approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with
賛 centers on expressing positive support: approving, praising, or agreeing with someone or something. The sense of a title or inscription on a picture is a specific application of giving praise or endorsement, and assist fits the idea of backing someone up.
賛 combines 㚘 (two people presenting something) with 貝 (shell, money), suggesting offering support or praise. The modern form is a simplified version of 贊, which originally included 先 (advance) and 貝.
Two people (㚘) present a shell (貝) as a token of approval and praise. Imagine them holding up a valuable shell to show their support.
For サン, picture the sun (サン) shining down on the two people presenting the shell, as if nature itself is giving its approval: sun -> サン.
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
high praise; great admiration; acclaim
approval; endorsement
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
yes and no; for and against
support; mutual aid; cooperation; approval; authorization; authorisation
praise; glorification; extolment
praise; tribute
self-praise; praising oneself
supporting (e.g. a government); backing up; assistance; countenance
eulogy; compliment
praise; worship; adoration; glorification
song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
support; patronage
approval; assent
disapproval; disagreement
financial assistance; monetary contribution; sponsorship money
Imperial Rule Assistance Association (1940-1945)
rave reviews; extremely high praise
complete agreement