互助
Meanings
1
mutual aid; cooperation; mutual benefit
Refers to people helping each other, often in organized or community contexts. Common in phrases like 互助精神 (spirit of mutual aid) and 互助会 (mutual aid association).
The community's mutual aid system supports the elderly.
In the spirit of mutual aid, we help each other out when in need.
Usage patterns
- 互助の精神the spirit of mutual aid
This area has long had a deep-rooted spirit of mutual aid.
- 互助を促進するto promote mutual aid
The municipality is running initiatives to promote mutual aid among residents.
- 互助に基づくto be based on mutual aid
This welfare system is run on the basis of mutual aid among residents.