助っ人（すけっと）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: aid/assistant/reinforcement
Example sentences
- 外国の助っ人がチームを支える。 — A foreign import player supports the team.
- 忙しい時に助っ人を頼む。 — Ask for a helping hand when things get busy.
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