手助(てだす)け

てだすけ
noun
help, assistance
1. help, assistance, lending a hand
Help or assistance given to someone, typically hands-on or practical support. Implies direct, personal involvement rather than institutional or formal aid.
手助(てだす)けが必要(ひつよう)ですか。
Do you need help?
友人(ゆうじん)の手助(てだす)けで引(ひ)っ越(こ)しを終(お)えた。
I finished the move with a friend's help.
困(こま)っている人(ひと)がいたら、少(すこ)しでも手助(てだす)けをしたいと思(おも)う。
If someone is in trouble, I want to lend a hand, even if just a little.

手助(てだす)け refers to practical, personal help — the kind you give by being directly involved rather than simply giving advice or money.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 手助(てだす)けをする: to lend a hand, to help out
  • 手助(てだす)けが必要(ひつよう): to need help
  • 手助(てだす)けを求(もと)める: to ask for help
  • 手助(てだす)けになる: to be of help

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 手伝(てつだ)い: help (often used for everyday tasks; more casual)
  • 援助(えんじょ): aid, support (formal; often institutional or financial)
  • 助力(じょりょく): assistance (formal, literary)
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Added 2026.2.22 19:24
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