Kanji

What does the kanji 昇 mean?

昇 means rising, ascending. On'yomi ショウ. Kun'yomi のぼ.る.

Quick facts
On'yomiショウ
Kun'yomiのぼ.る
Strokes8
Main radical日
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ショウKun'yomi のぼ.る
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes

rising, ascending

Memory hook

The sun (日) going up (升) — RISE, ASCEND.

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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Common words

  • 上昇じょうしょうrise, increase, ascent
  • 昇るのぼるto rise, to ascend

More words with this kanji

  • 昇進しょうしんpromotion (at work)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.