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助け舟 【たすけぶね】

  1. [n] lifeboat
  2. [n] friend in need; helping hand; timely help
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
助 Help, Rescue, Assist ジョ たす.ける, たす.かる, す.ける, すけ
舟 Boat, Ship シュウ ふね, ふな-, -ぶね

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