救: the kanji for rescue; save
救 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means rescue; save. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
救 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
救 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キュウ (kyuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 救助きゅうじょ · kyūjo | rescue |
| 救急車きゅうきゅうしゃ · kyūkyūsha | ambulance |
| 救援きゅうえん · kyūen | relief; rescue |
すくう (sukuu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 救うすくう · sukuu | to save; to rescue |
| 救いすくい · sukui | help; salvation |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 救急車を呼んでください。Kyūkyūsha o yonde kudasai.Please call an ambulance.
- 山で遭難した人が救助された。Yama de sōnan shita hito ga kyūjo sareta.The people stranded on the mountain were rescued.
- 医者は多くの命を救ってきた。Isha wa ōku no inochi o sukutte kita.The doctor has saved many lives.
- 彼の言葉に救われた。Kare no kotoba ni sukuwareta.His words saved me.
- 被災地に救援物資が届いた。Hisaichi ni kyūen busshi ga todoita.Relief supplies arrived in the disaster area.
Questions about 救
How many strokes does 救 have?
救 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 救?
The on readings are kyuu (キュウ). The kun readings are sukuu (すくう).
What JLPT level is 救?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 救
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.