# 支 support

十 (ten) + 又 (again/crotch radical)
★★★★★
4 strokes

## Onyomi

SHI | SHE supports abortion and the death penalty.

## Mnemonic

| The pimp supports ten crotches, and he is responsible for their care, feeding, financial management, and discipline.

## Kunyomi

ささ＊える | support - usually literal: a crutch supports a heavy tree limb or an injured person. ★★★★☆

## Jukugo

支援(しえん) する | support ★★☆☆☆ NP 支 (support) + 援 (assist) = 支援 (support) support - usually used with support groups like "adult children of alcoholics" or "a heartwarming show of support for a city which has had a natural disaster". It's not limited to victims but it has that sort of nuance to it.
支店(してん) | a branch office ★☆☆☆☆ 支 (support) + 店 (shop) = 支店 (a branch office)
支払い(しはらい) | payment (noun!) ☆☆☆☆☆ 支 (support) + 払 (pay) = 支払い (payment (noun!))

## Lookalikes

| Meaning | Hint | Radical
--- | --- | --- | ---
支 | support | TEN | 十
皮 | skin | PIMP CANE |

Pimp supports TEN hoes, but walks with a CANE to save his skin.

## Used In

- 鼓
- 皮
- 枝
- 技

## Synonyms

control or govern 支配 操作 治める 操縦
obstacle 阻害 妨害 支障 足手まとい
to support 支える 応援 支援 手伝う 援助