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What is the Kanji for 'Help'? | 助

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Help', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Help' is 助.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Help

    Reading

    kunyomiたす

    tasu

    すけ

    suke

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    Parts

    Moreover, Also Power

    Example Word

    助かる: saved. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    200

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moreover, Also

    kanji

    Meaning

    Power

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

    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

    助かる

    Meaning

    Saved

    word

    助手

    Meaning

    Assistant

    word

    助け

    Meaning

    Help

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 且 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Association, Group

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ancestor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Right, Best regards

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tariff, Land tax

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    Meaning

    Aim

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 19 kanji contain the part 力 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Man

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exertion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Move

    kanji

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Join, Add

    kanji

    Meaning

    Effective

    kanji

    Meaning

    Diligence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Toil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Power, Force

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strive, Encourage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise, Recruit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Childhood, Infancy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inferior, Inferiority

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Recommend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate, Censure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Check, Intuition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial order, Imperial decree

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rise, Suddenness

Learn the Kanji

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What does 助 mean?

助 means 'Help'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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