a friend in need is a friend indeed

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪn ˈniːd ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/

Proverb

If a friend helps you when you are in need, they are a true friend. / If one of your friends is in need of help, help them because they are your friend.

Japanese Meaning

困ったときに手を差し伸べる友こそ本当の友である / 困難な状況で支えてくれる人こそ信頼できる真の友人である

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When Maya's car broke down late at night and she couldn't afford the repairs, Jason proved that a friend in need is a friend indeed by paying for the tow and staying with her until help arrived.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

マヤの車が夜遅くに故障して修理代を払えなかったとき、ジェイソンは困ったときの友こそ真の友だと示し、レッカー代を支払い助けが来るまで彼女のそばにいた。

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Sense（1）

If a friend helps you when you are in need, they are a true friend.

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Sense（2）

If one of your friends is in need of help, help them because they are your friend.

'Stan!' Ian replies, with a hurt look on his face. 'Would I do a thing like that? I'm just here to give you moral support. I reckon you're going to need all the help you can get. You know what they say; a friend in need is a friend indeed.'/ 'Or in your mind, a friend in need is a soft target. Now piss off!'

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