Japanese word

救い

Pronunciation

Romajisukui

Meaning

  • nounhelp

Example

先生の言葉は私にとって大きな救いです。sen sei no koto ba wa watashi ni to tte ō ki na suku i de su

My teacher's words are a great help to me.

Illustration for 救い (help)

More examples

困ったときに友達が相談に乗ってくれるのは、大きな救いです。koma tta to ki ni tomo dachi ga sō dan ni no tte ku re ru no wa ō ki na suku i de su

A friend who listens to me when I am in trouble is a great help.

Core concept

Provides support or relief that helps someone move out of hardship or distress.

Common phrases

  • 救いを求めるsuku i o moto me ru

    seek help

  • 救いの手suku i no te

    a helping hand

  • 救いになるsuku i ni na ru

    be a source of comfort

  • 救いを得るsuku i o u ru

    find relief

Similar words

助けtasuke: Aid that makes a difficult situation easier to endure or overcome.
支えsasae: Emotional or practical support that sustains someone during hardship.
慰めnagusame: A feeling of comfort that reduces sadness or anxiety.
救済kyūsai: The act of rescuing people from severe hardship, danger, or suffering.

Definition in Japanese

困難や苦しみから抜け出すための助けとなるもの。kon nan ya kuru shi mi ka ra nu ke da su ta me no tasu ke to na ru mo no

Word origin

救い (sukui) is the noun form of the native Japanese verb 救う (sukū, "to save or help"), created from its continuative form.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 救い (sukui) often describes emotional support or relief, while in religious contexts it can refer to salvation.

Other meanings

  • reliefnoun
  • salvationnoun
  • rescuenoun

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