What does 助ける mean?
助ける is a Japanese verb meaning “to help (v.t.), to save, to rescue” in English. It can also be translated as “to help, to support (financially), to facilitate” depending on context. It is written as 助ける in kanji, たすける in hiragana, and tasukeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は池で溺れそうになっている子どもを助けた。
He saved a child from drowning in a pond.
私は老婦人が通りを渡るのを助けた。
I helped an old woman across the street.
教育は人格の形成を助ける。
Education helps to mold character.