支える
ささえる
sasaeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
支える (ささえる (sasaeru)) means "to support". The reading is ささえる (sasaeru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to support
Also : to prop · to sustain · to defend
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Example Sentences
彼女が家族を支えている。
かのじょがかぞくをささえている。
She is supporting the family.
友達が辛いときに私を支えてくれた。
ともだちがつらいときにわたしをささえてくれた。
My friends supported me when I was going through a tough time.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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