肩かたを貸かす

expression, godan verb (-su)

lend one's shoulder; support with one's shoulder; help carry a load

Literally offering one's shoulder for physical support, such as helping an injured person walk or sharing a heavy load.

• 足あしをくじいた友とも達だちに肩かたを貸かして家うちまで送おくった。

  I lent my shoulder to a friend who sprained his ankle and walked him home.

• 重おもい荷に物もつを運はこぶのを手伝てつだって、少すこし肩かたを貸かしてあげた。

  I helped carry the heavy luggage by lending a shoulder.

expression, godan verb (-su)

lend a hand; come to someone's aid

Figurative extension: offering help or support in a difficult situation, not necessarily physical.

• 仕し事ごとが忙いそがしいときは、いつも同どう僚りょうが肩かたを貸かしてくれる。

  When work gets busy, my colleague always lends a hand.

• 困こまっているなら、私わたしが肩かたを貸かしましょう。

  If you're in trouble, I'll come to your aid.