How to Say ‘That helps a lot.’ in Japanese
とても助かります。
totemo tasukari masu
[totemo tasukari masu]
💬 Usage Tip: [とても助かります] is a natural way to say “that really helps.” It sounds grateful and practical.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In travel settings, customers often use this after receiving assistance with directions, forms, or luggage delivery.
Phrase Breakdown
とても
totemo
[totemo]
very
An adverb that strengthens the meaning: very.
とても助かります、と言いました。
I said, 'That helps a lot.'
助かります
tasukari masu
be helped; be saved; very helpful
A polite expression meaning something is helpful or appreciated.
ご案内いただけると助かります。
I’d appreciate it if you could guide me.
Words in this phrase
助かり
tasukari
[tasukari]
be helped / appreciate
Verb stem used in the expression meaning that would help a lot.
荷物を送れると助かります。
It would help if I can send the luggage.
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
Polite ending completing the expression.
ご対応いただけると助かります。
It would help if you could assist me.
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