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VocabJLPT N2
support
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. support
  2. 2. stay
This noun means a support or prop, something that holds something else up physically or emotionally. It comes from the verb 支える (to support) and can refer to a physical brace, a pillar, or a person who provides emotional or practical support to others. For example, family members are often described as each other's 支え in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Doesn't that explanation feel too weak to actually support the conclusion?

Sentence 2

Here, put your foot right here — it'll give you something to brace against.

Sentence 3

Your generous support is what keeps our activities going.

Sentence 4

Wow, that one comment was what carried me through today!

Sentence 5

Customer feedback will be used to support our improvement efforts.