- 挙手 — raising a hand
- 選挙 — election
- 快挙 — brilliant achievement
- 一挙 — at one stroke / single effort
- 挙行 — holding (a ceremony)
- 挙動 — behavior / movement
- 検挙 — arrest / apprehension
This kanji combines 手 (hand) with the phonetic component 舉, reflecting an action done with hands — such as lifting or citing. It's often used in formal or official contexts.
手を挙げてください。
Please raise your hand.
選挙が行われた。
An election was held.
彼の快挙は賞賛された。
His great achievement was praised.