Quick answer
挙 is the kanji for "Raise". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is あ.げる (ageru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Raise
Also : Plan · Project · Actions · Behavior
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
選挙に先立って、各候補者が政策を訴えています。
せんきょにさきだって、かくこうほしゃがせいさくをうったえています。
Prior to the election, each candidate is appealing their policies.
証拠を挙げて、自分の主張を明確にしました。
しょうこをあげて、じぶんのしゅちょうをめいかくにしました。
By citing evidence, I made my assertion clear.
Vocabulary using 挙
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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