Japanese

えあう

ささえあう
Meaning: to support each other
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 支えあう 支えあわない
Polite 支えあいます 支えあいません
Past 支えあった 支えあわなかった
Polite + Past 支えあいました 支えあいませんでした
Te-form 支えあって 支えあわなくて
Potential 支えあえる 支えあえない
Passive 支えあわれる 支えあわれない
Causative 支えあわせる 支えあわせない
Causative + Passive 支えあわされる 支えあわされない
Imperative 支えあえ 支えあうな

Handwriting

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Example

We overcame difficulties by supporting each other with my colleagues.

Usage Notes

Emphasizes mutual support and cooperation.

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