“Help me” in Japanese is 助けてください (たすけてください), pronounced tasukete kudasai.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 8 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
A request for help in a difficult situation. In an emergency shout 助けて！. For help with a task, use 手伝ってください.
Example sentences
- すみません、助けてください。すみません、たすけてください。Excuse me, please help me.
- 助けて！たすけて！Help!
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| help with a task | 手伝ってください | てつだってください tetsudatte kudasai |
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FAQ
How do you say Help me in Japanese?
Help me in Japanese is 助けてください (たすけてください), pronounced “tasukete kudasai”.
How do you write Help me in Japanese?
It's written 助けてください with kanji, or たすけてください in hiragana. Both are read tasukete kudasai.