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助

助 — help, rescue, assist

Learn the correct stroke order for 助 (help), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 37 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジョjo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たす.けるtasukeru、たす.かるtasukaru、す.けるsukeru、すけsuke
Strokes7
Radical力
Frequency#397
Meaningshelp, rescue, assist

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一助いちじょ(some small) help; an aid; some assistancenoun
援助えんじょassistance; aid; supportnoun
救助きゅうじょrelief; aid; rescuenoun
互助ごじょmutual aid; cooperation; benefitnoun
賛助さんじょsupport; patronagenoun
助けたすけassistance; help; aidnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 助 (help) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 力.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 助 is #397, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一助いちじょ — (some small) help; an aid; some assistance
援助えんじょ — assistance; aid; support
救助きゅうじょ — relief; aid; rescue

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 助 have?

The kanji 助 (help) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 助?

助 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 助 mean?

助 means: help, rescue, assist. On'yomi readings: ジョ. Kun'yomi readings: たす.ける, たす.かる, す.ける, すけ.

What JLPT level is 助?

助 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.