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))
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