挙
挙·raise, elect
- On-yomi
- キョ
- Kun-yomi
- あ(げる)あ(がる)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 挙げる | あげる | to raise, to cite (an example) |
| 選挙 | せんきょ | election |
| 挙手 | きょしゅ | raising one's hand |
| 挙がる | あがる | to be raised, be cited |
Example sentences
分かる人は手を挙げてください。
わかるひとはてをあげてください。
Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
具体的な例を三つ挙げてみましょう。
ぐたいてきなれいをみっつあげてみましょう。
Let us give three concrete examples.
来月の選挙には必ず行くつもりだ。
らいげつのせんきょにはかならずいくつもりだ。
I definitely intend to vote in next month's election.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Writing 上げる where 挙げる is needed: 手を挙げる and 例を挙げる use 挙
- Reading 挙手 as あげて
Memory aid
Picture it
Many small hands at the top and one big hand (手) at the bottom — everybody putting their hands up.
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