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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).
What does 救 mean?
| Kanji | 救 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rescue / save |
| Readings | きゅう, すく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 救
救 is read きゅう or すく depending on the word.
Example words with 救
| Example | 救助 (rescue / relief) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14