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How to say 'Saved' in Japanese | 助かる

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The Japanese word for Saved is 'Tasukaru', written as 助かる in Japanese.'Saved' in hiragana is たすかる.

    Meaning

    Saved

    Reading

    たすかる

    tasukaru

    Kanji

    Help

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb '助かる (たすかる)' means 'to be saved' or 'to be rescued'. It is often used to express relief or gratitude when someone or something is saved from a difficult or dangerous situation. This verb can also imply being helped or assisted in a way that alleviates a burden. For example: I was saved by the doctor「医者に助かった」(いしゃにたすかった). It really helps me out「とても助かります」(とてもたすかります). The verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as being saved from physical danger or being relieved from stress or work.

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    4685

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 助かる

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Help

Hiragana in the Word 助かる

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ka
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ru

Words Related to 助かる Through the Kanji

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 助 as well.

  • word

    助ける

    Meaning

    Help

  • word

    Meaning

    Help, Assistance

  • word

    補助

    Meaning

    Assistance, Subsidy

  • word

    救助

    Meaning

    Rescue

  • word

    援助

    Meaning

    Aid

  • word

    助手

    Meaning

    Assistant

  • word

    助け

    Meaning

    Help

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What does 'Tasukaru' (助かる) mean?

'Tasukaru' means 'Saved' .

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