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救

救 — salvation, save, help

Learn the correct stroke order for 救 (salvation), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)すく.うsukuu
Strokes11
Radical攴
Frequency#799
Meaningssalvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

救いすくいhelp; rescue; aidnoun
救うすくうto rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty)verb
救援きゅうえんrelief; rescuenoun
救急きゅうきゅうfirst-aid; emergency (aid)noun
救済きゅうさいrelief; aid; helpnoun
救出きゅうしゅつrescue; extricate; reclaimnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 救 (salvation) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 攴.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 救 is #799, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

救いすくい — help; rescue; aid
救うすくう — to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty)
救援きゅうえん — relief; rescue

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 救 have?

The kanji 救 (salvation) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 救?

救 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 救 mean?

救 means: salvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim. On'yomi readings: キュウ. Kun'yomi readings: すく.う.

What JLPT level is 救?

救 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.