救う
すくう
sukuu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

救う (すくう (sukuu)) means "to rescue (someone)". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to rescue (someone)

Also : to save · to relieve

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Example Sentences

救助隊が山で遭難した人を救いました。

きゅうじょたいがやまでそうなんしたひとをすくいました。

The rescue team saved a person stranded in the mountains.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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