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旗揚げ 【はたあげ】

  1. [n,vs,vi] raising an army; raising a banner
  2. [n,vs,vi] launching a new group; launching a business; launching a new party
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
旗 National Flag, Banner, Standard キ はた 4
揚 Raise, Elevate, Hoist, Praise, Extol, Fry In Deep Fat ヨウ あ.げる, -あ.げ, あ.がる