助け舟

たすけぶね

Also written 助け船

Meanings

1. Noun lifeboat
2. friend in need; helping hand; timely help

Kanji

• 助 help. Read as たすける.
• 舟 boat. Read as ふね.

Example sentences

• 私が質問に答えられないでいると、彼が助け舟を出してくれた。
  When I didn't know how to answer the question, he gave me a hint.

Common phrases

• 助け舟を出す

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