弼
弼: assist
assist; aide
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Readings
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Kunたすける・ゆだめ
Rare on its own: 輔弼 and 補弼 (ほひつ) mean to assist a ruler; also used in given names like 良弼 (よしすけ).
Key words
輔弼ほひつto assist (a ruler)
補弼ほひつto assist; aide
良弼よしすけa given name
Example sentences
旧憲法のもとで、大臣は天皇を輔弼する立場にあった。
Under the old constitution, ministers were in the position of advising and assisting the emperor.
首相を補弼する官僚たちは、毎朝早くから資料をまとめている。
The officials who assist the prime minister put their materials together early every morning.
弟の名前は良弼と書いて、よしすけと読む。
My younger brother's name is written 良弼 and read Yoshisuke.