揚: the kanji for raise; fry
揚 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means raise; fry. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
揚 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
揚 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヨウ (you)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 抑揚よくよう · yokuyō | intonation |
| 掲揚けいよう · keiyō | hoisting (a flag) |
| 意気揚々いきようよう · iki yōyō | in high spirits … |
あげる (ageru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 揚げるあげる · ageru | to fry; to raise |
| 揚げ物あげもの · agemono | fried food |
あがる (agaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 揚がるあがる · agaru | to be fried; to go up |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 天ぷらを揚げた。Tenpura o ageta.I fried tempura.
- 揚げ物は食べすぎないようにしている。Agemono wa tabesuginai yō ni shite iru.I try not to eat too much fried food.
- から揚げがおいしく揚がった。Karaage ga oishiku agatta.The fried chicken came out delicious.
- 式の始めに国旗を掲揚した。Shiki no hajime ni kokki o keiyō shita.The national flag was raised at the start of the ceremony.
- …選手たちは意気揚々と帰ってきた。Senshutachi wa iki yōyō to kaette kita.The players came back in high spirits.
Questions about 揚
How many strokes does 揚 have?
揚 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 揚?
The on readings are you (ヨウ). The kun readings are ageru (あげる), agaru (あがる).
What JLPT level is 揚?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 揚
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.