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救
On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
すく.う
sukuu
salvation · save · help · rescue · reclaim
Details
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Component Breakdown
救=
求攵
求 + strike
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of seek and strike. Seeking and helping.
Symbolism
Rescue, salvation, save. Represents helping.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
救国済民
きゅうこくさいみん
saving a nation and providing relief to the people; saving a nation and providing relief to the people
Proverbs & Idioms
溺れる者は藁をも掴む
おぼれるものはわらをもつかむ
A drowning person grasps at straws
Desperate people will try anything for help
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 救 mean in Japanese?
救 means salvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim.
How do you read 救?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: すく.う (sukuu).
How many strokes does 救 have?
救 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 救 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 救 (salvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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