Assistance or support given to help someone perform a task; often used as a noun or as the verb 'to assist' (補助する).
図書館は調査費用の一部を補助することになった。
The library decided to subsidize part of the research expenses.
彼は重い荷物を運ぶとき、友達の補助を借りた。
He got help from a friend when carrying the heavy luggage.
このソフトは視覚に障害のある人の作業を補助する機能がある。
This software has features that assist visually impaired users.
A financial subsidy or grant; monetary assistance provided (often by government or organizations).
市は高齢者の住宅改修に補助金を出す予定だ。
The city plans to provide subsidies for home renovations for the elderly.
学費の一部が補助されるので、申請書を忘れずに出して下さい。
Part of the tuition will be subsidized, so be sure to submit your application.
中小企業向けの補助制度が新たに設けられた。
A new subsidy program for small and medium-sized enterprises has been established.
Spotting in weight training — providing assistance to help someone complete a lift or to prevent injury.
ベンチプレスで安全のために補助を頼んでおいた。
I asked someone to spot me on the bench press for safety.
重いウエイトでは補助を受けないと怪我をする恐れがある。
With heavy weights, you risk injury if you don't have someone to assist you.