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助
On'yomi
ジョ
JO
Kun'yomi
たす.ける・たす.かる・す.ける・すけ
tasukeru / tasukaru / sukeru / suke
help · rescue · assist
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
助=
且力
且 + power
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of moreover and power. Helping with power.
Symbolism
Help, assistance, support. Represents helping.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天佑神助
てんゆうしんじょ
divine grace; God's help; divine grace
相互扶助
そうごふじょ
mutual aid; mutual aid
Proverbs & Idioms
助け舟を出す
たすけぶねをだす
To send a rescue boat
To lend a helping hand to someone in trouble
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 助 mean in Japanese?
助 means help, rescue, assist.
How do you read 助?
On'yomi: ジョ (JO). Kun'yomi: たす.ける、たす.かる、す.ける、すけ (tasukeru, tasukaru, sukeru, suke).
How many strokes does 助 have?
助 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 助 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 助 (help, rescue, assist) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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