一家を支える · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 一家を支える | 一家を支えない |
| Polite | 一家を支えます | 一家を支えません |
| Past polite | 一家を支えました | 一家を支えませんでした |
| Past | 一家を支えた | 一家を支えなかった |
| Te-form | 一家を支えて | 一家を支えないで |
| Desire | 一家を支えたい | 一家を支えたくない |
| Potential | 一家を支えられるalso 一家を支えれる | 一家を支えられないalso 一家を支えれない |
| Passive | 一家を支えられる | 一家を支えられない |
| Causative | 一家を支えさせる | 一家を支えさせない |
| Causative passive | 一家を支えさせられる | 一家を支えさせられない |
| Volitional | 一家を支えよう | |
| Polite volitional | 一家を支えましょう | |
| Imperative | 一家を支えろ | 一家を支えるな |
| Conditional | 一家を支えれば | 一家を支えなければ |
| Tara conditional | 一家を支えたら | 一家を支えなかったら |
support one's family; provide for one's family
Refers to being the breadwinner or main provider for one's household. Often used when someone takes on the financial responsibility for the family.
He has supported his family since he was young.
She couldn't quit her job because she had to support her family.