挙
raise · plan · project · behavior · actions
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of give and hand. Giving hand, raising.
Symbolism
Election, hold, behavior. Represents lifting up.
Component Breakdown
兴 + hand
Words & Expressions
Words written with 挙
Four-Character Compounds
一挙一動
いっきょいちどう
one's every action; every single move
一挙両得
いっきょりょうとく
killing two birds with one stone; serving two ends
軽挙妄動
けいきょもうどう
rash and blind act
挙国一致
きょこくいっち
national unity; unity of the whole nation
挙措進退
きょそしんたい
behavior; bearing; demeanor
延頸挙踵
えんけいきょしょう
longing for someone or something; waiting for someone of great talent to arrive; stretching one's neck and standing on tiptoes
Proverbs & Idioms
挙句の果て
あげくのはて
In the end
Ultimately, after all is said and done
Anime & Manga
恋と選挙とチョコレート
Love, Election and Chocolate
A well-known work with 挙 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 挙 mean in Japanese?
挙 means raise, plan, project, behavior, actions.
How do you read 挙?
On'yomi: キョ (KYO). Kun'yomi: あ.げる、あ.がる、こぞ.る (ageru, agaru, kozoru).
How many strokes does 挙 have?
挙 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 挙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
挙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means raise, plan, project, behavior, actions. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.