助け舟
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 助け舟
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
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
舟
6 strokes
Frequency: 1786
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
boat
ship
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふね
ふな-
-ぶね
船
11 strokes
Frequency: 713
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
ship
boat
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふね
ふな-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ふ
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