Japanese Word of the Day
助ける
ta-SU-ke-ru • verb (transitive) — 16th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to help; to assist; to rescue
Examples
- 彼は事故で車の中から犬を助けた。
(He rescued a dog from the car after the accident.) - 新しいプロジェクトで先輩に助けてもらった。
(My senior helped me with the new project.) - 誰か、助けてください！
(Someone, please help me!)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 妨げる
助ける is used for helping in both urgent/rescue situations and general assistance. It is transitive (use を to mark what is helped: 人を助ける). For everyday task help, 手伝う is often used; 助ける emphasizes rescue or significant aid. Common polite/request form: 助けてください (Please help).
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