助たすけ合あい

noun

cooperation; mutual aid; helping each other

Emphasizes reciprocal assistance, often in community, workplace, or survival contexts. The compound 助け合い is more concrete and action-oriented than abstract 協力.

• 災さい害がい時じには、近きん所じょどうしの助たすけ合あいが大たい切せつだ。

  In times of disaster, mutual aid among neighbors is important.