How to Say ‘That helps.’ in Japanese
助かります。
tasukari masu
[tah-soo-kah-ree mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [助かります] is a go-to phrase meaning “I really appreciate it / That helps a lot.” Great after a request is accepted.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Instead of repeatedly apologizing, Japanese often uses appreciation like [助かります] to keep the mood warm while still addressing the issue.
Phrase Breakdown
助かり
tasukari
[tah-soo-kah-ree]
help (stem form)
Polite form base of 助かる. Used before ます. Whole phrase 助かります = “That would help / I’d appreciate it.”
９時からしずかにしていただけると助かります。
If you could be quiet from 9, I’d really appreciate it.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite present/future ending
Makes the statement polite: 助かります. Good for neighbor requests (softer than direct commands).
音を少し下げていただけると助かります。
If you could lower the sound a little, it would help.
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