English–Japanese
“be helpful” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitasukaru
Example
荷物を持ってくれると助かります。ni motsu o mo tte ku re ru to tasu ka ri ma su
It would help if you could carry my bag.
How to say “be helpful” in Japanese
“Be helpful” in Japanese is 助かる (tasukaru).
Describes a situation in which help removes a difficulty or burden, making things manageable.
Example sentences with 助かる
詳しい地図があると助かります。kuwa shi i chi zu ga a ru to tasu ka ri ma su
A detailed map would be very helpful.
Tips for using 助かる
- In everyday conversation, 助かります (tasukarimasu) commonly acknowledges that someone's practical help reduces a burden.