Kanji 援: abet, help, save
Key takeaways
Kanji 援: abet, help, save. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 援
abet, help, save
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts a hand (扌) reaching out to lead or pull (爰) someone up. It represents the act of helping or supporting someone in need by extending a hand. It is used in words like support (援助) or backup (後援).
