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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