助(すけ)assistance

困(こま)ったときは、誰(だれ)かの助(すけ)に頼(たよ)ろう。

When we're in trouble, let's rely on someone's help.

父(ちち)は飲(の)み助(すけ)で、いつもお酒(さけ)を飲(の)んでいる。

My father is a heavy drinker, and is always drinking alcohol. (person who drinks)

昔(むかし)の日本(にほん)では、若(わか)い女性(じょせい)や情婦(じょうふ)のことを「助(すけ)」と呼(よ)んでいたらしい。

In Japan’s past, young women or mistresses were apparently called ‘suke'.

芝居(しばい)や寄席(よせ)などで応援(おうえん)出演(しゅつえん)することを「助(すけ)」と呼(よ)ぶのだとか。

In plays or variety performances such as those held at yose theaters, appearing as a supporting actor is apparently called ‘suke’.

息子(むすこ)は本当(ほんとう)にねぼ助(すけ)でね、早起(はやお)きなんてしたためしがないのよ。

My son is truly a sleepyhead, he's never managed to wake up early. (person who sleeps a lot)