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援
On'yomi
エン
EN
abet · help · save
Details
Stroke Order
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 援 mean in Japanese?
援 means abet, help, save.
How do you read 援?
On'yomi: エン (EN).
How many strokes does 援 have?
援 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 援 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 援 (abet, help, save) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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