JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
救 — salvation
- Reading
- キュウ・すく.う
- Meaning
- salvation; save; help; rescue; reclaim
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
救 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・すく.う and it means salvation; save; help; rescue; reclaim. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
救 appears in everyday japanese words such as 救い (help), 救援 (relief) and 救済 (relief).
Japanese words containing 救
Frequently asked questions
What does 救 mean in Japanese?
救 means salvation; save; help; rescue; reclaim in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 救 read?
救 is read キュウ・すく.う. Reading it inside real words — 救い and 救援 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 救 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 救 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 救 in a word?
A common word containing 救 is 救い (すくい) — "help". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 救 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 救 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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