How to say 'Support' in Japanese | 支持

word

Meaning

Support

Reading

Kanji

支Branch, Support 持Hold

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '支持 (しじ)' means 'support'. It is commonly used to express backing, endorsement, or approval for a person, idea, organization, or policy. This word is often used in political, social, or professional contexts. For example: I support this policy「この政策を支持します」(このせいさくをしじします). The candidate gained public support「その候補者は国民の支持を得た」(そのこうほしゃはこくみんのしじをえた). Note that '支持' can also imply a sense of reliance or dependence, as in 'the support of a structure' or 'the support of a family'.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2946

Composition

kanji

Handwriting