Japanese symbol for “aiding”

助成

じょせい

Romaji: josei

assisting; assistance; fostering; aiding

In Japanese, aiding is 助成, read じょせい (josei).

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Meanings

n, vs, vt assisting; assistance; fostering; aiding

Kanji and stroke order

助

help, rescue, assist

on: ジョ
kun: たす.ける、たす.かる、す.ける、すけ

7 strokes · JLPT 2

成

turn into, become, get

on: セイ、ジョウ
kun: な.る、な.す、-な.す

6 strokes · JLPT 2

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
補助	ほじょ hojo	assistance; support; help
援助	えんじょ enjo	assistance; aid; support
助手	じょしゅ joshu	assistant; helper
救助	きゅうじょ kyuujo	relief; aid; rescue
助言	じょげん jogen	advice; counsel; suggestion
助け	たすけ tasuke	assistance; help; aid
成功	せいこう seikou	success; achievement
成長	せいちょう seichou	growth; development; growing up

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