JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
援 — abet
- Reading
- エン
- Meaning
- abet; help; save
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
援 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is エン and it means abet; help; save. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
援 appears in everyday japanese words such as 救援 (relief), 応援 (aid) and 援助 (assistance).
Japanese words containing 援
Frequently asked questions
What does 援 mean in Japanese?
援 means abet; help; save in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 援 read?
援 is read エン. Reading it inside real words — 救援 and 応援 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 援 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 援 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 援 in a word?
A common word containing 援 is 救援 (きゅうえん) — "relief". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 援 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 援 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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