手伝い
てつだい
tetsudai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
手伝い (てつだい (tetsudai)) means "Help". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Help
Also : Helper · Assistant
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Example Sentences
引越しの手伝いをした。
ひっこしのてつだいをした。
I helped with the move.
料理の手伝いをして母に喜ばれた。
りょうりのてつだいをしてははによろこばれた。
My mother was pleased when I helped with cooking.
Kanji in this word
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 18, 2026
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