支し持じ

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

支持する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Meanings

Abstract support for a person, idea, policy, or group; often used in political, social, or organizational contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する.

Related words· 10

支ささえるN3sense 1
支える is the everyday verb for physically or emotionally holding something up, while 支持 is more formal and often abstract, especially in political or ideological contexts.
賛さん成せいN4sense 1
賛成 means agreeing with a specific proposal or opinion, whereas 支持 implies ongoing backing of a person, group, or stance.
応おう援えんN3sense 1
応援 conveys cheering on or rooting for someone with enthusiasm, while 支持 is a more neutral, formal term for backing or endorsement.
賛さん同どうN1sense 1
賛同 focuses on agreeing with an idea or opinion in principle, while 支持 often implies actively backing a person or cause over time.

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後こう援えんN1sense 1
後援 refers to formal sponsorship or organizational backing (e.g. of an event), while 支持 is broader and covers personal or political endorsement too.
擁よう立りつ
支持 is general support or approval for a person or idea, while 擁立 specifically means actively rallying backing to install someone in a position.
擁ようする
支持する is the plain verb for supporting or endorsing someone, while 擁する implies a group actively rallying around and backing that person.

Don't confuse with

指し示じN3
指示 (same reading, different kanji) means an instruction or direction, while 支持 means support or backing—easy to mix up when listening.
支し援えんN2
支持 means to support or endorse an opinion, policy, or person's position, while 支援 means to give practical help, resources, or assistance.
支ささえ
支持 means support in the sense of backing an opinion, policy, or person, while 支え more often refers to physical or emotional support that sustains someone.