ささ
支
　
え
　
る

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to support, to prop, to sustain, to underlay, to hold up, to defend.
  2. to hold at bay, to stem, to check.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ささ
支
　
え
　
る
 支える ささえる ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

branch, support, sustain
シ　ささ.える　つか.える (5th, N3)
ten
ジュウ　ジッ　ジュッ (1st, N5)
or again, furthermore, on the other hand
また　ユウ　やす (Late Jr. High, N1)