手伝う

How to remember it

手 (hand) + 伝う (convey) — conveying a hand means lending a hand to help.

Example sentences

• 荷物を運ぶのを手伝ってくれる？

  にもつをはこぶのをてつだってくれる？

  Could you help me carry the luggage?

• 母の料理をよく手伝う。

  ははのりょうりをよくてつだう。

  I often help my mother with the cooking.

Usage

Softer and more everyday than 助ける (to rescue/save).

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