331.助


1. Meaning and Reading

  • help, assist, rescue
  • Onyomi : じょ
  • Kunyomi : たすける

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 且 : monument
  • 力 : strength

People combine their strength (力) to erect a large stone monument (且) — symbolizing 'to help'.

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3. Example Words

助ける たすける
to help

Help a person in trouble.

助手 じょしゅ
assistant

I work as a research assistant.

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