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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
助けてください
Romanization
Tasukete kudasai
Pronunciation
tah-soo-keh-teh koo-dah-sigh
When to use it
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
助けてください — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "help me".
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FAQ
You say "助けてください" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Tasukete kudasai", and a simple pronunciation cue is "tah-soo-keh-teh koo-dah-sigh".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "tah-soo-keh-teh koo-dah-sigh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Tasukete kudasai".
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.