🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

支援する

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shien suru

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Supporting/səˈpɔːr.tɪŋ/
adjectiveverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #850 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"危機の間、コミュニティの支援する役割は重要でした。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Providing assistance or encouragement.

    "The supporting role of the community was crucial during the crisis."
As verb
  1. 1

    Present participle of support; to give assistance to.

    "She is supporting her friend through a difficult time."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'supporten', borrowed from Old French 'supporter', ultimately from Latin 'supportare' (to bring, convey, support), composed of 'sub-' (from below) and 'portare' (to carry). Over time, the meaning evolved from physically bearing a load to providing emotional, financial, or structural backing, including theatrical roles that complement the main lead.

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