Meaning

Primary

Support

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

To support and aid is to support.

Reading

しえん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

心あるご支援、有難うございます。

Thank you for your hearty support.

地域のお年寄りを支援するボランティアグループに参加しました。

I joined a volunteer group that supports the elderly in the community.

ビエトがヤクザを支援しているというウワサが、ポートランド中に広まった。

Rumors spread throughout Portland that Viet was supporting the Yakuza.

Kanji Composition