Word details
救い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 救い.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
救
salvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim
11 strokesFrequency 799JLPT N2Grade 5
On
キュウ
Kun
すく.う
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