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支
Support, Branch
ささ.える (sasaeru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
支 appears in many important words like 支店 (branch office), 支払い (payment), and 支える (to support), making it a highly practical kanji in daily life and business.
Memory Trick
Imagine a strong hand HOLDING UP a heavy tree branch so it doesn't fall. That's SUPPORT in action.
Readings
Onyomi: シ (shi)
Kunyomi: ささ.える (sasaeru)
Example Words
支える
ささえる (sasaeru)
To support
支店
してん (shiten)
Branch office
支払い
しはらい (shiharai)
Payment
支配
しはい (shihai)
Control, Rule
Example Sentence
家族が 私を 支えてくれます。
かぞくが わたしを ささえてくれます。
kazoku ga watashi o sasaete kuremasu
My family supports me.