助
Kanji · N2
助 / help
Kanji for help, rescue, or assist.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジョ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たす.ける、たす.かる、す.ける、すけ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
助 carries the meaning help, rescue, or assist.
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Common compounds with 助
援助するえんじょする
助力じょりょくassistance / support
助かるたすかるto be saved / to be rescued / to survive
助けるたすけるto save / to rescue / to spare
援助えんじょassistance / aid / support
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