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援
On'yomi
エン
EN
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Strokes12
Frequency#312
Radical手hand(4)
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
援=
扌爰
hand + 爰
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Extending hand.
Symbolism
Support, aid, rescue. Represents helping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Extending a helping hand
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
孤立無援
こりつむえん
isolated and helpless; alone and unassisted; isolated and helpless
援護射撃
えんごしゃげき
Covering fire; Support through action