Japanese word

補助

Pronunciation

Romajihojo

Meaning

  • nounhelp

Example

私は先生の補助を受けて勉強しています。watashi wa sen sei no ho jo o u ke te ben kyō shi te i ma su

I study with my teacher's help.

Illustration for 補助 (help)

More examples

この教材は会話練習の補助として便利です。ko no kyō zai wa kai wa ren shū no ho jo to shi te ben ri de su

This material is useful as an aid for conversation practice.

Core concept

Refers to assistance that makes up for a lack and helps a person or activity move forward.

Common phrases

  • 補助を受けるho jo o u ke ru

    receive assistance

  • 補助を求めるho jo o moto me ru

    seek assistance

Similar words

援助enjo: Help given to a person or group to meet a need or overcome a difficulty.
支援shien: Support provided to help a person, group, or activity continue or develop.
補佐hosa: Assistance given to someone in an official role to help carry out that person's duties.
手助けtedasuke: Practical help that makes a task or activity easier to complete.

Definition in Japanese

不足しているものを補い、物事が進むように支えること。fu soku shi te i ru mo no o ogina i mono goto ga susu mu yō ni sasa e ru ko to

Word origin

補 (ho, "supplement") and 助 (jo, "help") combine in 補助 (hojo), expressing help that makes up for something insufficient.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 補助 (hojo) covers both hands-on assistance and financial support, so the best English translation depends on the context.

Other meanings

  • subsidynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 補助するhojosuruassistverb
  • 補助者hojoshaassistantnoun
  • 補助的hojotekisupplementaryna-adjective

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