援
abet · help · save
Details
Description
Support - a hand held out. Aid given to someone who needs it, and backing them in public.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Extending hand.
Symbolism
Support, aid, rescue. Represents helping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Extending a helping hand
Component Breakdown
hand + 爰
Words & Expressions
Words written with 援
Four-Character Compounds
孤立無援
こりつむえん
isolated and helpless; alone and unassisted
援護射撃
えんごしゃげき
Covering fire; Support through action
Anime & Manga
最凶の支援職【話術士】である俺は世界最強クランを従える
The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan
A well-known work with 援 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 援 mean in Japanese?
援 means abet, help, save. Support - a hand held out. Aid given to someone who needs it, and backing them in public.
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?
援 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means abet, help, save. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.