“Assistance” in Japanese
Short answer
Assistance in Japanese is “補助” (hojo). Full meaning: assistance, support, help, aid; subsidy, supplement, subvention, grant-in-aid; spotting (in weight training).
Other ways to say “Assistance” in Japanese
幇助
houjo assistance, backing, support; aiding and abetting (a crime), abetment
援助
enjo assistance, aid, support
佑助
yuujo assistance
助太刀
sukedachi assistance (in a fight), help, aid, backup; helper, supporter
助け
tasuke assistance, help, aid, support, reinforcement
来援
raien assistance, support
助力
joryoku assistance, support
加勢
kasei assistance, backing, reinforcements
応援
ouen aid, assistance, help, support, reinforcement; cheering, rooting (for), support
手助け
tedasuke a help, assistance
アシスト
ashisuto assistance, help; assist (final pass or cross before a goal)
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