Japanese word

助け

Pronunciation

Romajitasuke

Meaning

  • nounhelp

Example

みんなの助けが必要です。mi n na no tasu ke ga hitsu yō de su

I need everyone's help.

Illustration for 助け (help)

More examples

困ったときは、先生に助けを求めます。koma tta to ki wa sen sei ni tasu ke o moto me ma su

When I have trouble, I ask my teacher for help.

Core concept

Describes giving someone the support or assistance needed to get through a difficulty.

Common phrases

  • 助けを求めるtasu ke o moto me ru

    ask for help

  • 助けを借りるtasu ke o ka ri ru

    get help

  • 助けになるtasu ke ni na ru

    be helpful

  • 助けが必要tasu ke ga hitsu yō

    need help

Similar words

手助けtedasuke: Practical help with a task, problem, or difficulty.
支援shien: Support provided to help a person or group continue or reach a goal.
援助enjo: Aid given to someone in need, often through resources or services.
助力joryoku: Assistance that adds strength to another person's effort, often in formal situations.

Definition in Japanese

困っている人などに力を貸し、支えること。koma tte i ru hito na do ni chikara o ka shi sasa e ru ko to

Word origin

助け (tasuke, "help") is the noun form of 助ける (tasukeru, "to help or save"), formed from its continuative stem.

Usage tips

  • When a speaker says a situation needs 助け (tasuke), the source can remain unspecified, allowing the topic to be personal support, teamwork, or outside assistance.

Other meanings

  • supportnoun
  • aidnoun

Opposites

  • 妨げsamatagehindrancenoun

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