すく.う
sukuu
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

救 is the kanji for "Help". A common reading is すく.う (sukuu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Help

Also : Save · Rescue · Reclaim · Salvation

Readings

kunすく.う/ sukuuonきゅう/ kyuu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

彼は命を救われた。

かれはいのちをすくわれた。

His life was saved.

救急車がすぐに来た。

きゅうきゅうしゃがすぐにきた。

The ambulance arrived immediately.

Vocabulary using 救

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