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助け舟、助け船、助けぶね たすけぶね tasukebune

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  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) lifeboat
  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) friend in need; helping hand; timely help

Kanji in this word

help, rescue, assist
boat, ship

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。
watakushi ga shitsumon ni kotae rare nai de iru to 、 kare ga tasukebune wo dashi te kure ta 。
When I didn't know how to answer the question, he gave me a hint.

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