How to say "Help" in Japanese

When translating "help" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 助ける and 加勢. In Japanese, 助ける (たすける (tasukeru)) is typically associated with "to help, to save, to rescue" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Refers to providing assistance or saving someone/something from danger or trouble. Often implies active intervention.. On the other hand, 加勢 (かせい (kasei)) maps to "help; reinforcement; backing; support" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To lend a hand or support someone, especially in a difficult situation or conflict.. A literal translation of "help" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!