# 扶 — Aid

Frequency rank 2048 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 晃 (Clear), less common than 釜 (Iron pot).

- On’yomi: ふ
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 手 Hand (Kangxi 64)
- Frequency path: Level XVI of XX

A hand on the left reaches out big on the right — a big hand stretching out to aid someone, offering assistance with a wide-open palm.

In words:

- 扶養 ふよう — support;maintenance

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