JLPT N1
助っ人
Temporary helper, reinforcement, or hired foreign player
Readings
1 Noun
"Helper" / "Reinforcement"
Describes a person recruited temporarily to provide essential support during a labor shortage or emergency.
Example
A 引っ越し 、 一人 じゃ 大変 でしょう 。
B うん 、 だから 友達 に 助っ人 を 頼んだ ん だ 。
[A:] Moving by yourself must be tough. [B:] Yeah, that's why I asked a friend to come and be my reinforcement.
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2 Noun
"Hired Foreign Player" (in sports)
Refers specifically to a foreign athlete hired by a professional sports team to immediately improve performance.
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