How to say 'Rescue' in Japanese | 救助

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The Japanese word for Rescue is 'Kyuujo', written as 救助 in Japanese.'Rescue' in hiragana is きゅうじょ.

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救助

Meaning

Rescue

Reading

きゅうじょ

kyuujo

Kanji

救Rescue 助Help

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '救助 (きゅうじょ)' means 'rescue'. It refers to the act of saving someone from danger, distress, or harm. This term is often used in contexts involving emergencies, such as natural disasters, accidents, or life-threatening situations. For example: The rescue team arrived quickly「救助隊がすぐに到着した」(きゅうじょたいがすぐにとうちゃくした). They provided rescue to the victims「彼らは被害者に救助を提供した」(かれらはひがいしゃにきゅうじょをていきょうした). The word can also be used in a broader sense to describe helping someone in need, but it is most commonly associated with urgent or critical situations.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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Frequency

3756

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 救助

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

救

Meaning

Rescue

kanji

助

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Words Related to 救助 Through the Kanji 救

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 救 as well.

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救急車

Meaning

Ambulance

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救う

Meaning

Save

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救済

Meaning

Salvation

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救急

Meaning

Emergency

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救い

Meaning

Salvation

Words Related to 救助 Through the Kanji 助

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 助 as well.

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助ける

Meaning

Help

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助

Meaning

Help, Assistance

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補助

Meaning

Assistance, Subsidy

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援助

Meaning

Aid

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助かる

Meaning

Saved

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助手

Meaning

Assistant

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助け

Meaning

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'Kyuujo' means 'Rescue' .

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