助ける

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to save; to rescue; to spare
2. v1vt
   to help; to assist
3. v1vt
   to support (financially); to contribute (to); to provide aid
4. v1vt
   to facilitate; to stimulate; to promote; to contribute to

Example sentences

• それで誰もあなたを助けなかったの？

  And nobody helped you?

• 俺を哀れに思って助けてくれたのさ。

  He took pity on me and helped me out.

• 助けてやりたいとは思うが、自分ではどうしようもなかった。

  I wanted to help, but there was nothing I could do.