救
Kanji · N2
救 / salvation
Kanji for salvation, save, or help.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | すく.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
救 carries the meaning salvation, save, or help.
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Common compounds with 救
救急車きゅうきゅうしゃambulance
救うすくうto rescue / to save / to help
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