救う

To save or rescue from danger, hardship, or distress.

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Other forms

救います polite form

救った plain past

救って te-form

救える potential form

救われる passive form

Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To Save / To Rescue

Refers to the act of rescuing someone or something from physical danger, suffering, or a critical predicament.

Example

彼は火事から子供を救った。

He saved the child from the fire.

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救う

すくう

To save or rescue from danger, hardship, or distress.

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