Word details

助け舟

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 助け舟.

Dictionary

Entry

助け舟助け船すけぶNounFreq #18223
1

lifeboat

Examples
私が質問に答えられないでいると、彼が助け舟を出してくれた。
When I didn't know how to answer the question, he gave me a hint.
2

friend in need; helping hand; timely help

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

help, rescue, assist

7 strokesFrequency 397JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ジョ

Kun

たす.けるたす.かるす.けるすけ

boat, ship

6 strokesFrequency 1,786JLPT N2Grade 8

On

シュウ

Kun

ふねふな--ぶね

ship, boat

11 strokesFrequency 713JLPT N2Grade 2

On

セン

Kun

ふねふな-

Nanori

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