Japanese

たすけ
Meaning: help; assistance; support
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

助
け

Example sentences

With the help of those around me, I was able to finish the project successfully.
彼は助けを求めて叫んだ。
He shouted for help.
親の助けを借りずに、自分の力で生きていきたい。
I want to live by my own strength without relying on my parents' help.
彼は人生に絶望していたが、友人の助けで立ち直った。
He was in despair about life, but recovered with a friend's help.
まだ経験が浅いので、先輩の助けが必要です。
Since my experience is still shallow, I need my senior's help.
貴方の助けが必要です。
Your help is necessary.
助けを求める叫びが聞こえた。
I heard a cry for help.
遠くから助けを求める叫び声が聞こえた。
A shout for help was heard from afar.
彼は、両親の助けを頼りにしている。
He relies on his parents' help.
彼は弱々しい声で助けを求めた。
He asked for help in a frail voice.

Usage Notes

A general word for assistance or help provided by people or things.

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