Support in Japanese

"support" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

加担

katan

加add, addition+担shouldering, carry

7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "support". The most common choice is shown first.

支

Top pick

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

Reading: shi

4 strokes

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Where it comes from

Shape of hand holding branch. Supporting.

What it carries

Support, payment, assistance. Represents supporting.

Related kanji for "support"

貢

support

kou

Composed of craft and shell. Offering shell to craft.

Details →堪

support

kan

Composed of earth and extreme. Enduring like earth.

Details →柱

support

chuu

Composed of tree and master. Master of tree.

Details →架

support

ka

Composed of tree and add. Assembling with added wood.

Details →推

support

sui

Composed of hand and bird. Pushing bird with hand.

Details →保

support

ho · peaceful

Composed of person and simpleton. Person protecting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for support?

The most common kanji for "support" is 支, read as shi. It means branch, support, sustain. Related kanji: 貢 (support), 堪 (support), 柱 (support), 架 (support), 推 (support), 保 (support).

How many strokes does 支 have?

支 has 4 strokes.