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挙
挙 (readings: きょ, あ; Japanese kanji) means “raise / lift”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 選挙 (election).
What does 挙 mean?
| Kanji | 挙 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | raise / lift |
| Readings | きょ, あ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 挙
挙 is read きょ or あ depending on the word.
Example words with 挙
| Example | 選挙 (election) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14