Senses
鞠 to bow
(bound form) to bend the body or incline the head, as seen in 鞠躬
鞠 to rear
(literary) to bring up; to nurture; to raise a child
鞠 leather ball
(archaic) a solid ball made of leather used in ancient games or military training
鞠 Ju
a Chinese surname
鞠 to interrogate
(archaic) to interrogate or put on trial; same as 鞫
鞠 chrysanthemum
(archaic) chrysanthemum; same as 菊
鞠 young
(literary) young; immature; childish