Keyword
hug
Info
FrequencyTop 2100-2200
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 3
Heisig1488
Readings
よう
(99%)
Composed of
left hand
softening
Used in vocabulary (10 in total)
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
to have; to possess
backing (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a position
advocate; defender; champion; backer
protection of human rights
embrace; hug
retaining wall; breast wall; revetment
championship; defense (e.g. of a position in debate); apologetics
the Buddha's help (aid, succour)
Examples (10 in total)
Apart from his parents, nobody would defend the suspect.
We must always stand up for our rights.
Who defended Tom?