支 kanji: meaning “branch”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N34 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- branch
- On'yomi
- シ
- Kun'yomi
- ささ・える、つか・える、か・う
Picture story to remember 支
Ten (十) ripe plums hang in the crook of a branch, and a hand reaches up to pick them.
Parts in this story:十
How to write 支: stroke order
支 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 支
- 支配しはいrule
- 支えるささえるto support
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 支 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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