He is working hard to support his family.
支
branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)
Kanji
Grade
Grade 5
Strokes
4 strokes
Radical
支部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
シ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
ささえる, つかえる, かう
Nanori (Name Reading)
えだ, なか, もろ, ゆた
Common Readings
シ, ささ…える
Example sentences
As the pillar of the household, he supports the family.
He ruled over a vast empire.
The civilization that once ruled this land has perished without a trace.
Please get ready to go out in a hurry.
The government is fully supporting young people who are starting new businesses.
Your support is truly appreciated.
I paid the bill with a credit card.
I paid in cash because I didn't have a credit card.
Many citizens support that policy.
Example Vocabulary
支える
to support; to sustain; to hold up; to maintain
支配
domination; rule; control; management; command
支度
preparation; arrangements; getting ready
支援
support; aid; assistance
支払う
to pay; to settle
支持
support; approval
支障
obstacle; hindrance; trouble; impediment
支え
support; prop; stay
支配者
ruler; dominator
支部
branch; chapter (of an organization)
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