支(ささ)え

ささえ

noun

support, prop, pillar

1. support, prop, pillar

Something or someone that provides support, whether physical (holding something up) or emotional/figurative (being a source of strength or encouragement). Often used for people who serve as a source of emotional strength.

家族(かぞく)の支(ささ)えがあった。

I had the support of my family.

彼女(かのじょ)は私(わたし)の心(こころ)の支(ささ)えだ。

She is my emotional support.

多(おお)くの人(ひと)の支(ささ)えのおかげで、困難(こんなん)を乗(の)り越(こ)えることができた。

Thanks to the support of many people, I was able to overcome the difficulties.

Usage

The noun form of the verb 支(ささ)える (to support). Frequently used in the pattern ～の支(ささ)え (the support of ~) to express gratitude for emotional or practical help from others. Very common in speeches and thank-you messages.

Common collocations

心(こころ)の支(ささ)え: emotional support
精神的(せいしんてき)な支(ささ)え: psychological support
大(おお)きな支(ささ)え: great support
～の支(ささ)えなしには: without the support of ~

Related Words

Related: 支(ささ)える (to support (verb))

Compare: 拠(よ)り所(どころ) (basis, foundation, support)

Compare: 頼(たよ)り (reliance)

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Added 2026.2.23 15:38 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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