Memory phrase for the Kanji: 援


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Meaning help, aid, support

Pronunciation

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Explanation

Left hand , right: (Chinese only) to help (a hand reaches down to give a rope [with two knots] and another hand takes this help.)

Mnemonic


 
The hand helps with support.

Radicals

handSeveral characters are used for hand: ナ, , , ヨ
to help(Chinese only) The assignment of this radical as "to help" is based in particular on this character "to help" , which is in a combination with hand.
grap downwardsThe radical notsu shows a hand which is reaching downwards.
FriendComprises twice the sign for hand: , , because friends shake hands.
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 Vocabulary

応援 おうえん  aid, assistance, help, reinforcement, rooting, support
援助 えんじょ  assistance, aid, support
救援 きゅうえん  relief, rescue, reinforcement
援助交際 えんじょこうさい  paid dating (with underaged)

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