Japanese Kanji

kyo

raise · plan · project

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • KUNあ.げるa
  • KUNあ.がるa
  • KUNこぞ.るkozo

Meaning

Raise, plan, project, behavior, actions.

Stroke order for 舉

舉 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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