JLPT N1 · 12 strokes
Kanji 援: "abet, help, save"
The kanji 援 means "abet, help, save". It is written with 12 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read エン in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
エン
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | abet, help, save |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 12 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 312 of 2,501 |
Common words with 援
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 応援aid; assistance; help; support · cheering; rooting (for); support
- 支援support; backing; aid; assistance
- 援助assistance; aid; support
- 援護support; help; backing · covering (from enemy attack); protection
- 援軍reinforcement
- 救援relief; rescue
- 増援reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
- 声援(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
- 後方支援logistical support; combat service support
- 援護射撃(providing) covering fire · supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.); backing (someone) up
- 応援団cheering group; cheering squad
- 声援を送るto cheer (for)
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