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measure

JLPT N1 4 strokes
Kun'yomi
ます
On'yomi
ショウ

升 means "measure". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 4 strokes. It is read ます in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ショウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 升 mean?
升 means "measure". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 升 have?
升 is written in 4 strokes.
How is 升 read?
It is read ます in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ショウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 升?
升 is a JLPT N1 kanji.