we should help each other in times of need; we are all in this together
A set phrase expressing mutual support: when someone is in trouble, others help because they may need help themselves someday. Often used to comfort someone who hesitates to ask for help.
"Thanks for helping me." "No problem, we should help each other when we're in trouble."
With the spirit of 'we're all in this together,' mutual aid in the community is important.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Variant with とき in kana.
Variant with さま in kana.
Variant with さま in kana.
A fixed expression composed of 困った時 (when in trouble), は (topic marker), お互い様 (mutual, each other). The phrase literally means 'when in trouble, it's mutual' and is used to express reciprocal assistance.