JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
助 — help
- Reading
- ジョ・たす.ける・たす.かる・す.ける・すけ
- Meaning
- help; rescue; assist
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
助 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジョ・たす.ける・たす.かる・す.ける・すけ and it means help; rescue; assist. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
助 appears in everyday japanese words such as 助 (help), 助け (assistance) and 助言 (advice).
Japanese words containing 助
Frequently asked questions
What does 助 mean in Japanese?
助 means help; rescue; assist in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 助 read?
助 is read ジョ・たす.ける・たす.かる・す.ける・すけ. Reading it inside real words — 助 and 助け and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 助 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 助 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 助 in a word?
A common word containing 助 is 助 (じょ) — "help". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 助 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 助 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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