救い

すくい
JLPT:N1
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1

Help; rescue; aid; relief — assistance that saves someone from danger or difficulty.

Noun

Examples

救いが間に合って子供は助かった。

Rescue arrived in time and the child was saved.

ボランティアの支援が被災者たちに大きな救いとなった。

Volunteer support was a great help for the disaster victims.

救いの手を差し伸べる人が必要だ。

People to extend a helping hand are needed.

2

Solace; consolation; source of comfort — something that brings emotional relief or comfort.

Noun

Examples

彼の言葉が私にとっての大きな救いだった。

His words were a great comfort to me.

音楽が彼女の唯一の救いになっている。

Music has become her only solace.

3

Religious salvation; (Christian) grace — spiritual deliverance or salvation as used in religious contexts.

Noun

Examples

教会で救いについての説教を聞いた。

I heard a sermon about salvation at church.

彼は宗教に救いを求めた。

He sought salvation in religion.

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