Japanese

ける

たすける
Meaning: to help; to save; to rescue
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 助ける 助けない
Polite 助けます 助けません
Past 助けた 助けなかった
Polite + Past 助けました 助けませんでした
Te-form 助けて 助けなくて
Potential 助けられる 助けられない
Passive 助けられる 助けられない
Causative 助けさせる 助けさせない
Imperative 助けろ 助けるな

Handwriting

助
け
る

Example sentences

He jumped in without hesitation to save the puppy that fell into the river.
誰か助けてください!
Someone, please help!
助けてもらったお礼に、お菓子を差し上げた。
As a token of gratitude for the help, I gave some sweets.
この薬は、胃の働きを助ける効果がある。
This medicine has the effect of helping the stomach's function.
真の友は、困った時に助けてくれる人のことだ。
A true friend is someone who helps you in times of need.
彼は、両親を助けるとてもいい子だ。
He is a very good child who helps his parents.
助けてくれた友人に礼を言う。
I thank the friend who helped me.
困っている人を助けるのは、当然のことです。
It is only natural to help people in need.
彼は男達を立てて、弱きを助けた。
He maintained his chivalry and helped the weak.
浦島太郎は助けた亀に連れられて竜宮城へ行った。
Urashima Taro was taken to Ryugu-jo by the turtle he saved.

Usage Notes

Broadly used for helping someone in trouble, saving a life, or providing assistance in a task.

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