救 — save; rescue
救 means “save; rescue”. It is a JLPT N2 kanji written with 11 strokes. On'yomi: キュウ (kyuu). Kun'yomi: すく(う) (sukuu). You'll see it in words such as 救い (sukui, “help; rescue”).
救
- Meaning
- save; rescue
- On'yomi
- キュウ (kyuu)
- Kun'yomi
- すく(う) (sukuu)
- Strokes
- 11
- Level
- JLPT N2 · set Doing & acting
How to remember 救
Sounds like 求: both read キュウ.
Parts: 求 seek · 攵 pointer
Words with 救
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 救い | すくい sukui kun | help; rescue |
| 救う | すくう sukuu kun | to rescue; to save |
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