手伝う

てつだう

to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to

JLPT N4 common word Also written 手つだう

Meaning

v5uvt
to help; to assist; to aid
v5uvt
to contribute to; to be a factor in

Example sentences

「手伝ってくれてありがとう」「どういたしまして」

"Thank you for helping me." "Don't mention it."
暇だったら、手伝ってください。

If you are free, give me a hand.
手伝いたいけど、多分足手まといになるよね。

I'd like to help, but I think I'd just get in your way.