支
支

branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)

4 strokesFrequency 159JLPT N2Grade 5

On

シ

Kun

ささ.えるつか.えるか.う

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Common Words

支えるささえるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #1142
1

to support; to prop; to sustain; to underlay; to hold up; to defend

Examples
このくらいの収穫量では、そこの経済を支えるのに十分ではありません。
That amount of crops isn't enough to support their economy.
2

to hold at bay; to stem; to check

Examples
なんとかそこで支えよ。入市を許すな。
Hold them there! Don't let them into the city!
支配しはいNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #1943
1

rule; domination; control

Examples
静けさが森を支配していた。
Silence reigned in the forest.
2

direction; management; guidance

3

control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing; influence; sway

4

Grammar

government

支度仕度したくNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #3931
1

preparation; arrangements

Examples
すぐに旅の支度をしなさい。
Get ready for the trip at once.
支援しえんNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #4279
1

support; backing; aid; assistance

Examples
私たちは支援を訴えた。
We made an appeal for support.
《支払う》しはらうTransitiveGodan verbFreq #4484
1

支 is ateji

to pay

Examples
私はその本に３ドル支払った。
I paid 3 dollars for the book.
支持しじNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #6315
1

support; backing; endorsement; approval

Examples
我々はこぞって君を支持する。
We are solidly behind you.
2

propping up; holding up; support

支障ししょうNounFreq #7245
1

obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty

Examples
私が行くことに支障は何もありません。
There is nothing to prevent my going.
支えささえNounFreq #7438
1

support; stay; prop

Examples
神は我々の力の支えです。
God is our strength.
支払い支払しはらいNounFreq #7889
1

payment

Examples
彼は借金の支払いを要求した。
He demanded payment of the debt.
支配者しはいしゃNounFreq #9667
1

governor; leader; ruler

Examples
彼らは彼を自分たちの支配者だとおもっていた。
They regarded him as their leader.
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