1A helper; an assistant — a person who helps with tasks or work.
イベント当日は学生の手伝いが何人か来る予定だ。
A few student helpers are scheduled to come on the day of the event.
うちの店にはパートの手伝いが一人いる。
There is one part-time helper at our shop.
庭仕事の手伝いを頼んだら、近所の人が手伝いに来てくれた。
When I asked for help with the garden work, a neighbor came to help.
2Help; assistance — aid given to perform a task or solve a problem.
引っ越しの手伝いをお願いできますか。
Could I ask you for help with moving?
宿題の手伝いを友達にしてもらった。
A friend helped me with my homework.
ちょっと手伝いが必要なので、来てもらえますか？
I need a bit of help—could you come?