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掲
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
かか.げる
kakageru
put up (a notice) · put up · hoist · display · hang out · publish · describe
Details
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Raising with hand.
Symbolism
Notice, publish, display. Represents showing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
掲=
扌日匂
hand + sun + 匂
Words & Expressions
Words written with 掲
Proverbs & Idioms
旗を掲げる
はたをかかげる
To raise a flag
To clearly declare one's principles or goals
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 掲 mean in Japanese?
掲 means put up (a notice), put up, hoist, display, hang out, publish, describe.
How do you read 掲?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: かか.げる (kakageru).
How many strokes does 掲 have?
掲 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 掲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
掲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means put up (a notice), put up, hoist, display, hang out, publish, describe. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.