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救
救 (readings: きゅう, すく; Japanese kanji) means “rescue / save”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 救助 (rescue / relief).
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友だちを救う。
ともだちをすくう。I save my friend.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 救 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rescue / save |
| Readings | きゅう, すく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 救助 (rescue / relief) |
How to read 救
救 is read きゅう or すく depending on the word.
Words with 救
- 救助cứu trợ
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Updated: 2026-08-09