This is the 4332nd most frequent Japanese word.
助ける
To help or to assist.
助ける is used here to mean 'to help or assist'.
彼は道に迷った私を助けてくれました。
He helped me when I was lost.
助ける is used here to represent acts of aid or support for a cause.
ボランティアとして災害被害者を助ける活動に参加しました。
I participated in volunteer activities to help disaster victims.
助ける is used here to convey personal assistance or support in a task.