Translation of Japanese word "助ける" to English
助ける
たすける
[tasukeru]
IPA: /tasukeɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo provide assistance to (someone or something).
How to use
助ける (tasukeru) — 'to help / save / rescue'. Group 2. 人を助ける — save/help a person. 助けて！ — Help!
🇬🇧 English
to help / save
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 助ける
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たすける
Romaji Transcription: tasukeru
Example Sentences
助けてください。
たすけてください。
Help me!
医者は病人を助ける。
いしゃはびょうじんをたすける。
The doctor helps the patient.
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Common phrases
- 人を助ける— to save a person
Frequency rank: #399 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "助ける" mean?▼
The Japanese word "助ける" means "to help / save" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "助ける"?▼
The word "助ける" is read as "たすける" (tasukeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "助ける"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Helping someone in need is very important.".
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