支 — Support
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Common Japanese Words with 支 (Support)
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The degree (度) to which you can support (支) an upcoming event depends on your preparation.
When something tries to support (支) a passage too much, it causes it to be blocked.
A store (店) that acts as support (支) for the main headquarters is a branch store.
When you distribute (配) the support (支) and resources, you have rule and control over the area.
Frequently Asked Questions About 支 (Support)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 支 (Support)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 支 ("Support", read as し) is: After salsa (ささ) class, Mr. Sheep (し) recovers, supported by his fancy designer chair... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 支 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 支 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 支 means "Support". Its primary reading is し (On'yomi: し; Kun'yomi: ささ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 支?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 支 include: 支度 (したく - to prepare), 支える (ささえる - to be blocked, to choke, to be obstructed), 支店 (してん - branch store (office)), 支配 (しはい - rule, control, direction).
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