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支
支 (readings: し, ささ; Japanese kanji) means “support / branch”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 支援 (support).
What does 支 mean?
| Kanji | 支 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | support / branch |
| Readings | し, ささ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 支
支 is read し or ささ depending on the word.
Example words with 支
| Example | 支援 (support) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14