Japanese word

支持

Pronunciation

Romajishiji

Meaning

  • nounsupport

Example

その計画はみんなの支持を集めています。so no kei kaku wa mi n na no shi ji o atsu me te i ma su

The plan is gaining everyone's support.

Illustration for 支持 (support)

More examples

多くの人がその候補者への支持を表明しました。ō ku no hito ga so no kō ho sha e no shi ji o hyō mei shi ma shi ta

Many people expressed their support for the candidate.

Core concept

It presents a person, idea, or plan as something worth backing and helping to succeed.

Common phrases

  • 支持を得るshi ji o u ru

    gain support

  • 支持を集めるshi ji o atsu me ru

    gather support

Similar words

賛成sansei: Agreement with a proposal, plan, or opinion.
賛同sandō: Support based on sharing an idea or opinion.
支援shien: Help that makes it easier for a person or activity to continue or succeed.
応援ōen: Active encouragement given to a person, team, or effort.

Definition in Japanese

人や意見、計画などを認め、賛成したり力を貸したりすること。hito ya i ken kei kaku na do o mito me san sei shi ta ri chikara o ka shi ta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 支持 (shiji, "support") combines 支 (shi, "branch or support") with 持 (ji, "hold"), giving the sense of holding something up.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 支持 (shiji) often describes group approval of a policy or plan, while English support can also mean practical help.

Other meanings

  • approvalnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 支持するshijisurusupportverb
  • 支持者shijishasupporternoun

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