Kanji

援

abet, help, save

Kanji

Grade

Grade 8

Strokes

12 strokes

Radical

扌部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

エン

Nanori (Name Reading)

すけ

Common Readings

エン

Example sentences

応援 おうえん
彼は友達の試合を一生懸命に応援した。

He cheered for his friend's match with all his might.

力強い ちからづよい
友人が応援してくれるのは、とても力強い。

Having a friend support me is very heartening.

支援 しえん
政府は、新しいビジネスを始める若者を全面的に支援している。

The government is fully supporting young people who are starting new businesses.

ありがたい ありがたい
皆様のご支援は、本当にありがたいです。

Your support is truly appreciated.

援護 えんご
味方の部隊が援護に駆けつけた。

The friendly troops rushed to provide support.

援助 えんじょ
政府は開発途上国に対して資金的な援助を行っている。

The government is providing financial assistance to developing countries.

申し出 もうしで
彼からの援助の申し出を断った。

I declined his offer of help.

援軍 えんぐん
敵の攻撃に備えて、本陣から援軍を送った。

In preparation for the enemy's attack, reinforcements were sent from the main camp.

ぐん
敵軍の攻撃を防ぐために、援軍が派遣された。

Reinforcements were dispatched to prevent the enemy army's attack.

救援 きゅうえん
孤立した村を救うため、政府は救援の手を差し伸べた。

To save the isolated village, the government reached out a hand of rescue.

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