共助(きょうじょ)

きょうじょ
noun
mutual assistance; mutual aid; helping each other
society
1. mutual assistance; mutual aid; community help
The concept of people in a community or group helping each other, particularly in times of disaster or difficulty. Often discussed as one of three pillars of disaster response alongside self-help and public assistance.
災害時(さいがいじ)には共助(きょうじょ)が大切(たいせつ)だ。
Mutual assistance is important during disasters.
地域(ちいき)の共助(きょうじょ)の仕組(しく)みを強化(きょうか)する。
To strengthen the community mutual-aid framework.
自助(じじょ)・共助(きょうじょ)・公助(こうじょ)のバランスが重要(じゅうよう)だと言(い)われている。
It is said that the balance of self-help, mutual aid, and public assistance is important.

Composed of 共(きょう) (together, mutual) + 助(じょ) (help). A key concept in Japanese disaster preparedness and community resilience.

Common collocations

Cultural note

In Japan's disaster preparedness framework, three levels of response are emphasized:

  • 自助(じじょ) — self-help (individual and family preparedness)
  • 共助(きょうじょ) — mutual aid (neighbors and community helping each other)
  • 公助(こうじょ) — public assistance (government and official relief)

This framework is widely taught in disaster drills and community education.

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 相互扶助(そうごふじょ) (mutual support)
Compare: 助(たす)け合(あ)い (helping each other)
Compare: 互助(ごじょ) (mutual aid)
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Added 2026.4.5 23:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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