Kanji · N2

/ help

Kanji for help, rescue, or assist.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
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

えんじょする
じょりょくassistance / support
たすかるto be saved / to be rescued / to survive
たすけるto save / to rescue / to spare
えんじょassistance / aid / support
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