助く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 助く
1
Nidan verb (lower class)
to help; to save; to rescue
Examples
芸は身を助く。
Accomplishments are a friend in need.
Kanji in this Word
助
7 strokes
Frequency: 397
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
help
rescue
assist
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たす.ける
たす.かる
す.ける
すけ
輔
14 strokes
Frequency: 1898
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
help
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホ
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たす.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すけ
たすく
ゆう
扶
7 strokes
Frequency: 1879
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
aid
help
assist
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たす.ける
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