助け
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Noun meaning 'assistance', 'help', or 'aid'. Often used in phrases like 『助けを求める』 (tasuke o motomeru, 'to ask for help'). Example: 『彼は助けが必要です』 (kare wa tasuke ga hitsuyō desu, 'he needs assistance').
Theme
User is a new employee at a company, and their senior colleague, Yamada, is helping them set up their computer on the first day. They discuss technical issues and support.
助け
たすけ
assistance
Core Language Building BlocksCore Verbs & Actions
Memory Hook
Imagine someone shouting 'Help!' and you rush to 'assist' them. 'Tasuke' sounds like 'task' — helping with a task. 'Task-e' → 助け (tasuke, 'assistance').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, offering 『助け』 (tasuke, 'assistance') is valued as a sign of community and empathy. Phrases like 『助けてください』 (tasukete kudasai, 'please help me') are common in emergencies, and helping others is encouraged in daily life.
Forms
Base: 助けNoun meaning 'assistance', 'help', or 'aid'. Often used in phrases like 『助けを求める』 (tasuke o motomeru, 'to ask for help'). Example: 『彼は助けが必要です』 (kare wa tasuke ga hitsuyō desu, 'he needs assistance').