N5

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N5
Meaning
up, up, rise
Onyomi
ジョウ、ショウ
Kunyomi
うえ、うわ、かみ、あ(げる)、あ(がる)、のぼ(る)、のぼ(す)、のぼ(せる)
Formula
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Story

上 is a character derived from the image of a finger pointing upward, and represents the meaning of up, upward, or rising.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.

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