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支

支 — branch, support, sustain

Learn the correct stroke order for 支 (branch), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 54 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ささ.えるsasaeru、つか.えるtsukaeru、か.うkau
Strokes4
Radical支
Frequency#159
Meaningsbranch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

支援しえんsupport; backing; aidnoun
支給しきゅうprovision; supply; paymentnoun
支局しきょくbranch officenoun
支持しじsupport; backing; endorsementnoun
支社ししゃbranch officenoun
支出ししゅつexpenditure; disbursement; expensesnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 支 (branch) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 支.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 支 is #159, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

支援しえん — support; backing; aid
支給しきゅう — provision; supply; payment
支局しきょく — branch office

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 支 have?

The kanji 支 (branch) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 支?

支 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 支 mean?

支 means: branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65). On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: ささ.える, つか.える, か.う.

What JLPT level is 支?

支 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.