Japanese symbol for “rise”

In Japanese, rise is 上がり, read あがり (agari).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

1. n, n-suf rise; increase; ascent
2. n income; takings; earnings; proceeds; (crop) yield; return
3. n completion; end; finish
4. n end result (e.g. of crafts); how something comes out; finish
5. n finishing (in a board or card game, etc.)
6. n green tea (esp. in a sushi restaurant)

Written forms: 上がり、揚がり. Readings: あがり.

Kanji and stroke order

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Other Japanese words for “rise”

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

See also: Chinese symbol for “rise”.

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