救う (Sukuu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to rescue (someone), to save, to help (out of a difficulty), to relieve (from)”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to relieve (from)
- godan verb, transitive verbto save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.); to bring to salvation
Examples
彼は救い難い。
He's beyond help.
新薬が彼の命を救った。
The new medicine saved his life.
乗組員は全員救われた。
All the crew were saved.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).