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昇

昇 — rise up

Learn the correct stroke order for 昇 (rise up), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のぼ.るnoboru
Strokes8
Radical日
Frequency#826
Meaningsrise up

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

昇格しょうかくpromotion; raising of statusnoun
昇級しょうきゅうpromotion; advancementnoun
昇給しょうきゅうsalary raisenoun
昇進しょうしんpromotion; advancement; rising in ranknoun
上昇じょうしょうrising; ascending; climbingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 昇 (rise up) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 日.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 昇 is #826, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

昇格しょうかく — promotion; raising of status
昇級しょうきゅう — promotion; advancement
昇給しょうきゅう — salary raise

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 昇 have?

The kanji 昇 (rise up) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 昇?

昇 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 昇 mean?

昇 means: rise up. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: のぼ.る.

What JLPT level is 昇?

昇 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.