Sustain in Japanese
"sustain" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sustain". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)
Reading: shi
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of hand holding branch. Supporting.
What it carries
Support, payment, assistance. Represents supporting.
Related kanji for "sustain"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sustain?
The most common kanji for "sustain" is 支, read as shi. It means branch, support, sustain. Related kanji: 保 (sustain).
How many strokes does 支 have?
支 has 4 strokes.