Japanese word

支援

Pronunciation

Romajishien

Meaning

  • nounsupport

Example

市が子どもを支援します。shi ga ko do mo o shi en shi ma su

The city supports children.

Illustration for 支援 (support)

More examples

困ったときは、家族の支援を受けてください。koma tta to ki wa ka zoku no shi en o u ke te ku da sa i

When you are in trouble, please get support from your family.

Core concept

Describes help that gives a person, group, or activity the strength or resources needed to continue or succeed.

Common phrases

  • 支援を受けるshi en o u ke ru

    receive support

  • 支援を求めるshi en o moto me ru

    seek support

  • 支援を行うshi en o okona u

    provide support

Similar words

援助enjo: Help that provides money, goods, or other resources to someone in need.
手助けtedasuke: Help that makes a task or problem easier to handle.
応援ōen: Support that encourages a person or team to keep trying or do well.

Definition in Japanese

人や活動などが続いたり実現したりするように力を貸すこと。hito ya katsu dō na do ga tsuzu i ta ri jitsu gen shi ta ri su ru yō ni chikara o ka su ko to

Word origin

支援 (shien) combines 支 (shi, "support") and 援 (en, "help"), expressing help that holds up a person or activity.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 支援 (shien) often sounds more formal and organized than simple help, so it is common in public services, charities, and child assistance.

Other meanings

  • aidnoun
  • backingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 支援者shienshasupporternoun

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