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助
助 (readings: じょ, たす, すけ; Japanese kanji) means “to help”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 助ける (to help).
What does 助 mean?
| Kanji | 助 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to help |
| Readings | じょ, たす, すけ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 助
助 is read じょ or たす or すけ depending on the word.
Example words with 助
| Example | 助ける (to help) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14