Meaning of 手伝う in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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手伝うJLPT 4
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Kana Readingてつだう
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Romajitetsudau
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `u` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to help; to assist; to take part in
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Example Sentences
手伝う, てつだう used in context
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I'd like to help, but I think I'd just get in your way.
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尿瓶でおしっこするのを手伝ってあげることを専門用語でなんと言いますか？
What's the technical terminology for assisting someone to go to the toilet with a urine bottle?
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誰かが無理してまであなたを手伝ってくれた時にはお礼状を書きなさい。
Write a thank-you note when someone goes out of his or her way to help you.
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生徒会で使うらしくて、プリント綴じるのを少し手伝っていました。
I helped a little binding printouts that the student council will apparently use.
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If you've got the time help out with our relative's work.
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ああ、男に二言はない。でも手伝うだけだからな。美咲もやれよ。
Yes, a man is as good as his word. But I'll just be helping, you understand. You'll have to work too.
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Te
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Kanji found in this word
transmit, go along, walk along, follow, report, communicate, legend, tradition
On: デン, テン
Kun: つた.わる, つた.える, つた.う, つだ.う, -づた.い, つて
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