ささえる

支 える

Common word

  1. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to support, to prop, to sustain, to underlay, to hold up, to defend

    • このくらいの収穫量では、そこの経済を支えるのに十分ではありません。
      That amount of crops isn't enough to support their economy.

  2. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to hold at bay, to stem, to check

    • なんとかそこで支えよ。入市を許すな。
      Hold them there! Don't let them into the city!