noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
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.
彼はその政策を強く支持している。
He strongly supports that policy.
The approval rating rose in the opinion poll.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
physical support; propping up; holding up
Physical act of holding something up or keeping it from falling. Less common than the abstract sense; often replaced by 支える in everyday speech.
倒れそうな棚を手で支持した。
I propped up the shelf that was about to fall with my hands.