Home/Vocab Vault/支える支える支えるささえるto supportN3Ichidan VerbFreq. #10000Meanings1to support2to prop3to sustain4to underlay5to hold up6to defend7to hold at bay8to stem9to checkConjugationsFormJapanesePolite (ます)ささえますて-formささえてPast (casual)ささえたPast (polite)ささえましたNegative (casual)ささえないNegative (polite)ささえませんShow all 12 formsRelated WordsSame Kanji差し支えさしつかえhindrance支部しぶbranch支援しえんsupport支配しはいruleLearn MoreGrammar〜てte-form (connecting)〜ますpolite verb ending〜でしたwas (polite past)〜ができますcan do ~受身形passive (be done to)Practice 支える in JIVXReinforce this word with AI-graded sentence practice and spaced repetition.Start Practicing Free