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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
Strokes7
Frequency#397
Radical力power(2)
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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