Vocabulary

What does 助かる (たすかる, tasukaru) mean?

助かる (たすかる, tasukaru) means to be saved; to be helped, to be a relief.

Quick facts
Readingたすかる
Romajitasukaru
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
たすかる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontasukaru

to be saved; to be helped, to be a relief

Genki 18Genki
  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to be saved; to be rescued; to survive
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to escape harm; to be spared damage
  3. 3godan verb · intransitive to be helped; to be saved trouble

Example sentences

  • The sick cat was saved.

  • Thanks to your help, I was really saved.

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