Meaning
To offer assistance or help to someone.
Cultural Background
Helping neighbors is a core value in rural Japan. Offering help is a way to show respect to superiors.
Context is key
Always check if the task is physical or abstract.
Meaning
To offer assistance or help to someone.
Context is key
Always check if the task is physical or abstract.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
How do you ask a friend for help?
{手|て}を{貸|か}して is the request form.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesHow do you ask a friend for help?
{手|て}を{貸|か}して is the request form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but use the polite form.
Related Phrases
{手伝|てつだ}う
synonymTo help
{手|て}を{借|か}りる
similarTo borrow a hand