branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)
On'yomi (音読み)
- シ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ささ.える
- つか.える
- か.う
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support, backing, aid
- 支給provision, supply, payment
- 支局branch office
- 支持support, backing, endorsement
- 支社branch office
- 支出expenditure, disbursement, expenses
- 支障obstacle, hindrance, impediment
- 支店branch office, branch store
Words using this kanji
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