Japanese Word of the Day
助ける
ta-SU-ke-ru • verb (transitive) — 12th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to help; to save; to rescue (someone)
Examples
- 彼女は私を助けてくれた。
(She helped me.) - 困っている人を見たら、助けてあげてください。
(If you see someone in trouble, please help them.) - 山でけがをした登山者を助けた。
(We rescued an injured climber on the mountain.)
Synonyms
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助ける is used when you help or save someone (physically or figuratively). It is transitive (needs an object). For simple assistance with tasks, 手伝う is often used; 救う emphasizes rescuing or saving from danger. Common phrases include 助けて！ (Help!) and 助けてください (Please help). You can also use the intransitive 助かる to say someone 'is helped' or 'is saved.'
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