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支
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
ささ.える・つか.える・か.う
sasaeru / tsukaeru / kau
branch · support · sustain · branch radical (no. 65)
Details
Strokes4
Frequency#159
Radical支branch(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes4
Component Breakdown
支=
十又
十 + 又
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of hand holding branch. Supporting.
Symbolism
Support, payment, assistance. Represents supporting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
支離滅裂
しりめつれつ
incoherent; inconsistent; illogical; incoherent
Proverbs & Idioms
支えあって生きる
ささえあっていきる
Living by supporting each other
Life is about mutual assistance