Memory phrase for the Kanji: 助

助

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Meaning help, assist, aid

Pronunciation

JO
tasukeru

Explanation

Left: in addition, moreover 且 (A pile of stones (= a stone cairn) where moreover stones are added.), right: strength 力 (hand/arm with biceps ノ)

Mnemonic
 
(For making a pile of stones) Additional strength would be a help.

Radicals

且 pile of stones, besides
力 power force
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 Vocabulary

助ける たすける  to help, to save, to rescue
助かる たすかる  to be saved, to be rescued, to survive, to be helpful
助動詞 じょどうし  auxiliary verb
助教授 じょきょうじゅ  assistant professor
助け たすけ  assistance
助手 じょしゅ  helper, helpmeet, assistant, tutor
助言 じょげん  advice, suggestion
助詞 じょし  (gram) particle, postposition
援助 えんじょ  assistance, aid, support

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