支える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 支える
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!
Kanji in this Word
支
4 strokes
Frequency: 159
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
branch
support
sustain
branch radical (no. 65)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ささ.える
つか.える
か.う
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