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揚
On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
あ.げる・-あ.げ・あ.がる
ageru / age / agaru
raise · elevate · hoist · praise · extol · fry in deep fat
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1316
Radical手hand(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
揚=
扌昜
hand + 昜
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'hand' (扌) with 'rise' (昜), depicting the action of raising something high by hand. Indicates elevation in praise (称揚) and hoisting (掲揚).
Symbolism
Symbolizes rising, praise, and exaltation. Represents upward movement both physically and spiritually.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
意気揚々
いきようよう
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits; triumphant
国威発揚
こくいはつよう
enhancing national prestige; expanding national influence; enhancing national prestige
士気高揚
しきこうよう
raising morale; lifting of morale; raising morale