Help in Japanese
"help" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "help". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
助 is to help in the ordinary sense. 援 is to support or back, the 援 of 支援. 介 is to come between and assist, the 介 of 介護 (nursing care). 佐 and 輔 are formal words for assisting a superior, now mostly in names.
Top pick
help, rescue, assist
Reading: jo
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of moreover and power. Helping with power.
What it carries
Help, assistance, support. Represents helping.
Related kanji for "help"
help
en
Composed of hand and phonetic. Extending hand.
help
kai · nature
Shape of person wearing armor. Coming between.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for help?
The most common kanji for "help" is 助, read as jo. It means help, rescue, assist. Related kanji: 援 (help), 介 (help).
How many strokes does 助 have?
助 has 7 strokes.