“Helper” in Japanese
Short answer
Helper in Japanese is “助っ人” (suketto). Full meaning: helper, supporter, second, backer; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team).
Other ways to say “Helper” in Japanese
手伝い
tetsudai helper, assistant; help, assistance
介添え
kaizoe helper (e.g. for a sick person), assistant; bridesmaid, best man; cornerman, second
助け手
tasukete helper, assistant
ヘルパー
herupaa helper
助手
joshu assistant, helper; assistant (to a professor), research assistant
手伝い手
tetsudaite helper, assistant
助ッ人
suketto helper, supporter, second, backer; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
すけっと
suketto helper, supporter, second, backer; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
補助員
hojoin assistant, helper
補助者
hojosha assistant, helper, supporter
援助者
enjosha supporter, helper, aid provider, patron
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