Japanese

しえん
Meaning: support; aid; assistance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

支
援

Example sentences

The government is fully supporting young people who are starting new businesses.
皆様のご支援は、本当にありがたいです。
Your support is truly appreciated.
皆様のご支援に心から感謝申し上げます。
I sincerely thank you all for your support.
支援物資が被災者全員に行き渡った。
Relief supplies reached all the disaster victims.
前途有望な若者を支援する。
Support promising young people with a bright future.
被災地への支援物資が次々と到着している。
The relief supplies are arriving one after another at the disaster-stricken area.
受刑者の社会復帰を支援するプログラムがある。
There is a program that supports the social rehabilitation of prisoners.
災害の被災者を支援するために、街頭で募金を呼びかけた。
I called for donations on the street to support disaster victims.
研究を支援するための基金を設立した
A fund was established to support research.
地震の被災者を支援するための募金活動が行われた。
A fundraising campaign was held to support the earthquake victims.

Usage Notes

Used for practical help like money, resources, or labor. Often used in formal or official contexts, such as government aid or disaster relief.

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