救い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 救い
1
help; rescue; aid; relief
Examples
アフリカの難民が救いを求めている。
Refugees in Africa are seeking help.
2
salvation; solace; (source of) comfort; saving grace
3
(religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
Examples
「神はわれらの救いである」と司祭は言った。
"God is our salvation," said the priest.
Kanji in this Word
救
11 strokes
Frequency: 799
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
salvation
save
help
rescue
reclaim
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すく.う
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