branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)

About this kanji

The kanji 支 primarily means "branch" or "to support." It is often used as a noun, referring to something that provides assistance or sustenance. For instance, in the compound 支援 (しえん), it means "support" in a broader sense, such as offering help during difficult times. Another common compound is 支給 (しきゅう), which translates to "provision," like providing necessary resources or supplies. Additionally, 支局 (しきょく) means "branch office," indicating a smaller, subsidiary location of a larger organization. A useful note is that while 支 can refer to physical support, it also applies to emotional or organizational support, making it versatile in various contexts.

Example sentences

• 支払いは月末に行われる。

  The payment will be made at the end of the month.

Meanings across languages

English

branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)

Tiếng Việt

nhánh, hỗ trợ

日本語

支える, 支出

한국어

지지하다, 지급하다

中文

支, 支持

id

cabang, dukungan, mempertahankan

th

สาขา, สนับสนุน, ค้ำจุน

es

rama, apoyo, sostén

fr

branche, soutien, soutenir

de

Zweig, Unterstützung, Erhalt

pt

filial, apoio, sustentar

Common compounds

• 支援しえんsupport, backing, aid
• 支給しきゅうprovision, supply, payment
• 支局しきょくbranch office
• 支持しじsupport, backing, endorsement
• 支社ししゃbranch office
• 支出ししゅつexpenditure, disbursement, expenses
• 支障ししょうobstacle, hindrance, impediment
• 支店してんbranch office, branch store