rise, ascend

About this kanji

The kanji 昇 (しょう) primarily means "to rise" or "to ascend." It is often used as a verb, such as in 昇る (のぼる), which means "to rise" or "to climb." This kanji can also function as a noun in compounds. For example, 昇進 (しょうしん) means "promotion," referring to advancing in a job or position, and 昇降 (しょうこう) represents "up and down," often used in contexts involving movement. A helpful usage note is that this kanji conveys a sense of upward movement or improvement, making it a favorite in business and personal growth contexts.

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Example sentences

• 彼は昇進したそうだ。

  I heard he was promoted.

Meanings across languages

English

rise, ascend

Tiếng Việt

tăng lên, thăng tiến

日本語

昇る, 昇進

한국어

오르다, 상승하다

中文

上升, 升起

id

menaik, naik

th

ขึ้น, ปีนขึ้น

es

subir, ascender

fr

monter, ascendre

de

steigen, aufsteigen

pt

subir, ascender

Common compounds

• 昇進しょうしんpromotion
• 昇るのぼるto rise, to ascend
• 昇降しょうこうup and down, rise and fall