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Kanji Detail for 挙 - "raise, lift, nominate"

  • Meaning

    挙 means "raise, lift, nominate."

    1. Raise, Lift Up - To raise or lift something up.

    2. Do, Carry Out - To do or carry out an action.

    3. Praise, Commend - To praise or commend someone.

    4. Use, Employ - To use or employ something.

    5. Appoint, Promote - To appoint or promote someone.

    6. Attack, Capture - To attack or capture something.

    7. Destroy, Overthrow - To destroy or overthrow something.

    8. Gather, Assemble - To gather or assemble people.

    9. All, Everyone - To refer to all or everyone.

    10. Behavior, Manner - To refer to behavior or manner.

    11. Examination, Selection - To refer to an examination or selection.

  • Onyomitip
  • Kunyomitip
  • Strokestip
  • Radicaltip

Sentences including

  • He did not put up his hand.

  • Jim put his hand up.

  • All those in favor held up their hands.

  • We're elected.

  • She made a name for herself as a singer.

  • Please raise your hand before you speak.

  • He is not running in the coming election.

  • As she wanted to ask a question , she raised her hand.

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