JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
昇 — rise up
- Reading
- ショウ・のぼ.る
- Meaning
- rise up
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
昇 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・のぼ.る and it means rise up. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
昇 appears in everyday japanese words such as 上昇 (rising), 昇進 (promotion) and 昇る (to arise).
Japanese words containing 昇
Frequently asked questions
What does 昇 mean in Japanese?
昇 means rise up in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 昇 read?
昇 is read ショウ・のぼ.る. Reading it inside real words — 上昇 and 昇進 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 昇 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 昇 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 昇 in a word?
A common word containing 昇 is 上昇 (じょうしょう) — "rising". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 昇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 昇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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