助
たす.ける
tasukeru
JLPT N37 strokesKanjiLevel 31 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
助 is the kanji for "Help". A common reading is たす.ける (tasukeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Help
Also : Rescue · Assist
Readings
kunたす.ける/ tasukerukunたす.かる/ tasukarukunす.ける/ sukerukunすけ/ sukeonじょ/ jo
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 助 represents 'HELP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of help.
Reading ·
On-reading: じょ — remember this sound by associating it with help. Kun-reading: たす.ける.
Example Sentences
困ったときは助け合いましょう。
こまったときはたすけあいましょう。
Let's help each other when we're in trouble.
先輩に助けてもらいました。
せんぱいにたすけてもらいました。
I was helped by my senior.
Vocabulary using 助
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