• 挙手きょしゅ — raising a hand
• 選挙せんきょ — election
• 挙あげる — to raise, to mention
• 挙あがる — to be raised
• 快挙かいきょ — brilliant achievement

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.

手てを挙あげてください。
Please raise your hand.

選挙せんきょが 行おこなわれた。
An election was held.

彼かれの快挙かいきょは 賞賛しょうさんされた。
His great achievement was praised.

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