支持
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 支持
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
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
持
9 strokes
Frequency: 119
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
hold
have
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
も.つ
-も.ち
も.てる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もち
もつ
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