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支える

ささえる

Readings

ささえる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v1, vtto support; to prop; to sustain; to underlay; to hold up; to defend
  2. 2.
    v1, vtto hold at bay; to stem; to check

Kanji breakdown

N44 strokesGrade 5

Example sentences

このくらいの収穫量では、そこの経済を支えるのに十分ではありません。

That amount of crops isn't enough to support their economy.

なんとかそこで支えよ。入市を許すな。

Hold them there! Don't let them into the city!

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支えるささえる

to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check

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