支
branch · support · sustain · branch radical (no. 65)
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of hand holding branch. Supporting.
Symbolism
Support, payment, assistance. Represents supporting.
Component Breakdown
十 + 又
Words & Expressions
Words written with 支
Four-Character Compounds
支離滅裂
しりめつれつ
incoherent; inconsistent; illogical
Proverbs & Idioms
支えあって生きる
ささえあっていきる
Living by supporting each other
Life is about mutual assistance
Anime & Manga
七つの魔剣が支配する
Reign of the Seven Spellblades
A well-known work with 支 in its Japanese title.
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 支 in its Japanese title.
残酷な神が支配する
Zankoku na Kami ga Shihai Suru
A well-known work with 支 in its Japanese title.
異世界支配のスキルテイカー~ゼロから始める奴隷ハーレム~
Isekai Shihai no Skill Taker: Zero kara Hajimeru Dorei Harem
A well-known work with 支 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
支倉常長
Name contains 支
Hasekura Rokuemon Tsunenaga was a kirishitan Japanese samurai and retainer of Date Masamune, the daimyō of Sendai.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 支 mean in Japanese?
支 means branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65).
How do you read 支?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: ささ.える、つか.える、か.う (sasaeru, tsukaeru, kau).
How many strokes does 支 have?
支 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 支 (branch).
Is 支 a good kanji for a tattoo?
支 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.