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救う
すくう
N3
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
Meanings
1
to rescue from
2
to help out of
3
to rescue (someone)
4
to save
5
to help (out of a difficulty)
6
to save (spiritually)
7
to redeem (from sin)
8
to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
Example sentence
彼は彼女を救うために命をかけた。
He risked his life to save her.
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Kanji in this word
救
Salvation, Save, Help
11 strokes
More words with
救
救済
きゅうさい ·
relief
N1
救援
きゅうえん ·
relief
N1
救急車
きゅうきゅうしゃ ·
ambulance
救助
きゅうじょ ·
relief
N3
救い
すくい ·
help
N1
Full entry on Jisho
救急
きゅうきゅう ·
first-aid
救出
きゅうしゅつ ·
rescue
救急箱
きゅうきゅうばこ ·
first-aid kit
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