This kanji means branch or support.

on readings:
  • shi
kun readings:
  • sara
examples:
sashitsukae impediment, objection
shichū prop, support, strut
shihai management, administration, rule
shiharai payment
shiharau pay
shiji support
shikyuu supply, provisioning, allowance
shishō hindrance, impediment
shishutsu expediture
shitaku preparations
shūshi income and expeditures

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Last ∆ on 28 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.