Quick answer
助 is the kanji for "to help". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is たす.ける (tasukeru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
to help
Also : to rescue · to assist
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 助 represents 'HELP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of help.
On-reading: じょ — remember this sound by associating it with help. Kun-reading: たす.ける.
Example Sentences
困ったときは助け合いましょう。
こまったときはたすけあいましょう。
Let's help each other when we're in trouble.
先輩に助けてもらいました。
せんぱいにたすけてもらいました。
I was helped by my senior.
Vocabulary using 助
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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