noun

  1. helper, supporter, second, backer.
  2. foreign player (hired to strengthen a team).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
助っ人 すけっと

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)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)