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掲
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
かか.げる
kakageru
put up (a notice) · put up · hoist · display · hang out · publish · describe
Details
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Component Breakdown
掲=
扌日匂
hand + sun + 匂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Raising with hand.
Symbolism
Notice, publish, display. Represents showing.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
旗を掲げる
はたをかかげる
To raise a flag
To clearly declare one's principles or goals
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 掲 mean in Japanese?
掲 means put up (a notice), put up, hoist, display, hang out, publish, describe.
How do you read 掲?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: かか.げる (kakageru).
How many strokes does 掲 have?
掲 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 掲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 掲 (put up (a notice), put up, hoist, display, hang out, publish, describe) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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