Kanji
What does the kanji 救 mean?
救 means saving, rescuing. On'yomi キュウ. Kun'yomi すく.う.
Quick facts| On'yomi | キュウ |
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| Kun'yomi | すく.う |
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| Strokes | 11 |
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| Main radical | 攴 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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救On'yomi キュウKun'yomi すく.う
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes
saving, rescuing
Memory hook
The one begging (求) is reached by the stick (攵) and pulled out — RESCUE, SAVE.
Stroke order · 11 strokes
Common words
- 救うすくうto save, rescue
- 救助きゅうじょrescue
- 救援きゅうえんrelief, rescue support
More words with this kanji
- 救いすくいsalvation, help, rescue; relief, comfort
- 救済きゅうさいrelief, aid, salvation
