Japanese Word · Advanced
支援
support / assistance
Pronunciation: shien
Meaning
Help provided to a person, group, or area in need.
Example
被災地への支援が続いています。
Support for the disaster area is continuing.
Practice tips
- Practice 支援 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for advanced-level learners.