Vocab Info
N3 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
支えるto support, to prop, to sustain, to underlay, to hold up, to hold at bay, to stem, to check
Dictionary Definition
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.
to support, to prop, to sustain, to underlay, to hold up, to defend
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2.
to hold at bay, to stem, to check
All Forms
支える 【ささえる】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
さ
さ
え
る
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僕がこの一家の暮らしを支えています。
I support this family's life.
今にも倒れそうな友達を支える準備をする。
I’m ready to support my friend who is about to collapse at any moment.
彼女は縁の下から会社を支えてくれている社員です。
She is an employee who supports the company from the bottom of the ladder.
私がしっかりハシゴを支えているから安心して登って大丈夫だよ!
I'm supporting the ladder firmly, so you can climb up without worry!
雪の重さを支え切れなくなってしまった家屋がメリメリと音を立てて倒壊しました。
The house that could no longer support the weight of the snow collapsed with a pleasing sound.
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