Japanese

てをかす
Meaning: to lend a hand; to help out
Part of Speech: Verb, Idiom

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 手を貸す 手を貸さない
Polite 手を貸します 手を貸しません
Past 手を貸した 手を貸さなかった
Polite + Past 手を貸しました 手を貸しませんでした
Te-form 手を貸して 手を貸さなくて
Potential 手を貸せる 手を貸せない
Passive 手を貸される 手を貸されない
Causative 手を貸させる 手を貸させない
Imperative 手を貸せ 手を貸すな

Handwriting

手
を
貸
す

Example

If you're having trouble carrying that luggage, shall I lend a hand?

Usage Notes

An idiomatic expression meaning to provide assistance or help with a task.

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