Japanese Word of the Day
手伝う
te-tsu-DA-wu • verb — 25th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to help; to assist someone with a task
Examples
- 母の料理を手伝います。
(I help my mother with cooking.) - 友だちが引っ越しを手伝ってくれました。
(My friend helped me move.) - 子どもたちが先生を手伝っています。
(The children are helping the teacher.)
Synonyms
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This is a very common everyday verb for helping someone do a task. It often suggests practical, hands-on help, like cleaning, carrying, cooking, or moving.
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