raise, fly, salty

About this kanji

The kanji 揚 means to raise or lift something up, and it can also refer to flying or being salty in certain contexts. It is often used as a verb in its kun'yomi form, あげる, which means 'to lift' or 'to raise.' One common compound is 揚げ物 (あげもの), meaning 'deep-fried food,' which often includes items like tempura. Another example is 揚げる, the verb that simply means 'to raise' or 'to lift.' You might also encounter 揚州 (ようしゅう), which refers to the city of Yangzhou in China. This kanji often conveys a sense of elevation, whether physically or metaphorically.

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Example sentences

• 旗を揚げるとみんなが集まった。

  When the flag was raised, everyone gathered.

Meanings across languages

English

raise, fly, salty

Tiếng Việt

dưới lên, bay, mặn

日本語

揚げる, 上げる, 上がる

한국어

들다, 날다, 짠

中文

升起, 飞, 咸

id

mengangkat, terbang, asin

th

ยก, บิน, เค็ม

es

elevar, volar, salado

fr

élever, voler, salé

de

heben, fliegen, salzig

pt

levantar, voar, salgado

Common compounds

• 揚げ物あげものdeep-fried food
• 揚州ようしゅうYangzhou (city in China)
• 揚げるあげるto lift, to raise