Japanese word

アシスト

Pronunciation

Romajiashisuto

Meaning

  • nounhelp

Example

山田選手のアシストで、チームが先制しました。yama da sen shu no a shi su to de chī mu ga sen sei shi ma shi ta

Yamada's assist gave the team the lead.

Illustration for アシスト (help)

More examples

チームメートのアシストで、決勝点が決まりました。chī mu mē to no a shi su to de kes shō ten ga ki ma ri ma shi ta

The winning goal was scored with a teammate's assist.

Core concept

Describes support that helps another person or activity move toward a successful result.

Common phrases

  • アシストを受けるa shi su to o u ke ru

    receive assistance

  • アシストに入るa shi su to ni hai ru

    step in to assist

Similar words

手伝いtetsudai: Help given to make a task or activity easier for someone.
助けtasuke: Something that rescues a person from difficulty or provides needed help.
支援shien: Support provided to help a person, group, or activity continue or succeed.
援助enjo: Help given to someone in need, often through resources or practical action.

Definition in Japanese

他者の働きを助け、物事をうまく進めること。ta sha no hatara ki o tasu ke mono goto o u ma ku susu me ru ko to

Word origin

アシスト (ashisuto) is a loanword from English assist, which comes through French from Latin assistere, meaning "stand beside".

Usage tips

  • In English, assist is more formal than help in everyday speech, while an assist is also a recorded pass that leads directly to a score in sports.

Related words

  • アシストするashisutosuruassistverb

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