To save or rescue someone (or something) from danger or harm; to spare someone from trouble.
子どもが川に落ちたので、すぐに助けた。
A child fell into the river, so I rescued him immediately.
消防士が火事の家から家族を助け出した。
The firefighters rescued the family from the burning house.
このワクチンは多くの命を助けた。
This vaccine has saved many lives.
To help or assist someone (with tasks or activities); to lend aid so something can proceed.
山田さんが引越しを助けてくれた。
Mr. Yamada helped me with the move.
ボランティアが被災地の復旧を助けている。
Volunteers are helping the recovery in the disaster area.
彼女は会議の進行を助けるために通訳を務めた。
She served as an interpreter to assist the meeting's progress.
To support financially or provide material aid; to contribute money or resources to help someone.
両親が大学の学費を助けてくれた。
My parents helped pay my university tuition.
NGOが被災者に物資と資金を助けた。
An NGO provided goods and funds to aid the disaster victims.
友人が一時的に生活費を助けてくれた。
A friend temporarily helped me with living expenses.
To facilitate, stimulate, or promote something; to contribute to making an outcome more likely or easier.
新しい制度は中小企業の成長を助けるはずだ。
The new system should help promote the growth of small and medium enterprises.
早めの準備が成功を助けることが多い。
Early preparation often helps facilitate success.
栄養バランスの改善が回復を助けた。
Improving the nutritional balance helped the recovery.