noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. assistance (in a fight), help, aid, backup.

noun

  1. helper, supporter.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
助太刀 すけだち

Contained Kanji Breakdown

help, rescue, assist
たす.ける すけ ジョ (3rd, N3)
moreover, also, furthermore
か.つ ショ ソ (9th, N1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
power, strength, strong
リョク ちから リキ (1st, N4)
plump, thick, big around
タイ ふと.い タ (2nd, N3)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)