N2
支 meaning and readings
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Kanji
支
N2
- Meaning
- sustain, support, (split) tributary
- Onyomi
- シ
- Kunyomi
- ささ(える)
- Formula
- 支 = 十 + 又。
Story
支 is analyzed as a combination of 十 (tree branch), 又 (hand) and denotes sustain, support, (split) tributary.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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