援
援
abet, help, save
12 strokesFrequency 312JLPT N1Grade 8
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Dictionary
Common Words
1
to save; to rescue; to spare
Examples
彼は池で溺れそうになっている子どもを助けた。
He saved a child from drowning in a pond.
2
to help; to assist
Examples
私は老婦人が通りを渡るのを助けた。
I helped an old woman across the street.
3
to support (financially); to contribute (to); to provide aid
4
to facilitate; to stimulate; to promote; to contribute to
Examples
教育は人格の形成を助ける。
Education helps to mold character.
1
aid; assistance; help; support; reinforcement
Examples
何事が起ころうとも、君を応援するよ。
I will stand by you whatever happens.
2
cheering; rooting (for); support
Examples
彼女は自分のひいきの馬を応援した。
She cheered for her favorite horse.
1
support; backing; aid; assistance
Examples
私たちは支援を訴えた。
We made an appeal for support.
1
assistance; aid; support
Examples
サムは彼の援助を求める人なら誰でも援助する。
Sam helps whoever asks him to.
1
援護 only
support; help; backing
Examples
彼を援護するのが義務だ。
It is incumbent on us to support him.
2
covering (from enemy attack); protection
1
relief; rescue
Examples
彼らは直ちに我々の救援にやってきた。
They came presently to our rescue.
1
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
Examples
これ以上ここでもたついてると、後ろの第二関門からも増援が来て、挟撃されるかも知れねーんだぜ。
If we hang around here any longer, there could be reinforcements coming from the second gate to take us in a pincer movement!
1
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
Examples
その野球の試合の観客は自分達のチームに声援を送った。
The spectators at the baseball match cheered their team on.
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