手伝ってほしい

want you to help

→ 手伝う

phrase Rare #22,892

want you to help The person being asked to help is usually clear from context. The 〜てほしい pattern expresses a wish for someone else to do something.

JA: この箱を運ぶのを手伝ってほしい。

EN: I want you to help me carry this box.

I'd like you to help too.

— 花様年華 (2000)

I’d like you to help me with tomorrow’s sermon.

— 罪人たち (2025)

I need your help.

— 花様年華 (2000)

If you don't have anything in particular to do, I'd like you to help me.

Would you like some help?