How to Say ‘That helps a lot.’ in Japanese
助かります。
tasukari masu
[tah-skah-ree mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [助かります] literally relates to "being helped," but in real use it often means "that really helps" or "I appreciate that." It's a handy phrase when someone solves a problem for you.
Phrase Breakdown
助かり
tasukari
[tah-skah-ree]
to be helped / to be appreciated
Used to say something is helpful or appreciated in a practical way.
早く返信してくれて助かります。
It helps that you replied quickly.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Makes the verb polite and suitable for everyday formal conversation.
わかります。
I understand.
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