挙 — raise, plan, project
Learn the correct stroke order for 挙 (raise), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 挙 (raise) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 手.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 挙 is #257, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 挙 have?
The kanji 挙 (raise) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 挙?
挙 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.
What does 挙 mean?
挙 means: raise, plan, project, behavior, actions. On'yomi readings: キョ. Kun'yomi readings: あ.げる, あ.がる, こぞ.る.
What JLPT level is 挙?
挙 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.