noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General term for providing help or support, often in a supplementary role. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
彼は私の研究を補助してくれた。
He assisted me with my research.
This task is difficult without assistance.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Refers to monetary support from a government or organization. Often used in compound terms like 補助金 (subsidy).
市から補助を受けてイベントを開催した。
We held the event with a subsidy from the city.
このプロジェクトには政府の補助が必要だ。
This project needs government financial aid.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
spotting (in weight training)
Domain-specific use in fitness; refers to a spotter assisting a lifter. Often used as 補助する or 補助に入る.
ベンチプレスをするときは必ず補助をつけてください。
Always have a spotter when doing bench presses.
彼が最後の一回を補助してくれた。
He spotted me on the last rep.