This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

支え

Reading

Kana: ささえ
Romaji: sasae
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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support; stay; prop

Kanji

Readings: シ、 ささ.える、 つか.える、 か.う
Meanings: branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)

Example Sentences

(かれ)はつえで(からだ)(ささ)えた。
➥He supported himself with a stick.
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彼女(かのじょ)一家(いっか)(ささ)えている。
➥She supports her family.
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(みち)行進(こうしん)にさしつかえない。
➥The way is free for an advance.
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(やな)屋根(やね)をささえている。
➥Beams bear the weight of the roof.
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(かみ)我々(われわれ)(ちから)(ささ)えです。
➥God is our strength.
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この(はしら)では屋根(やね)(ささ)えきれない。
➥These beams will not carry the weight of the roof.
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