彼は一家の柱として、家族を支えている。
As the pillar of the household, he supports the family.
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He is working hard to support his family.
彼は一家を支えるために一生懸命働いている。
He is working hard to support his family.
彼は家族のやしないを支えている。
He is supporting the family's upkeep.
一家を支える責任が重くのしかかっている。
The responsibility of supporting the family weighs heavily on them.
その大名は忠実な家臣たちに支えられていた。
The daimyo was supported by many loyal vassals.
そのボランティア活動は、多くの人々の善意によって支えられている。
The volunteer activity is supported by the goodwill of many people.
彼は陰に陽に、私の活動を支えてくれた。
He supported my activities both behind the scenes and openly.
彼は野球部のマネージャーとして選手を支えている。
He supports the players as the manager of the baseball club.
彼は身寄りのない老人を長年支えてきた。
He has been supporting an elderly person with no relatives for many years.
Usage Notes
Can refer to physical support (holding something up), emotional/moral support, or financial maintenance of a household.
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