Japanese

きゅうじょ
Meaning: rescue; aid
Part of Speech: Noun, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 救助

Handwriting

救
助

Example sentences

The victim was safely rescued by helicopter.
救助隊が遭難者の捜索を開始した。
The rescue team began the search for the missing person.
救助隊員たちは、一睡もせずに捜索を続けた。
The rescue team members continued their search without getting a wink of sleep.
事故現場に居合わせた人々が、けが人の救助を手伝った。
The people who happened to be at the scene of the accident helped rescue the injured.
救助のヘリが山頂に向かった。
The rescue helicopter headed for the mountain peak.
悪天候のため、救助活動は難航した。
Due to bad weather, rescue operations were stalled.
海上保安庁が遭難した漁船の救助に向かった。
The Japan Coast Guard headed to rescue the distressed fishing boat.
救助ボートが大型船に接舷した
The rescue boat docked alongside the large ship.
救助活動は困難を窮めた
The rescue operation faced extreme difficulties.

Usage Notes

Refers to saving someone from a dangerous or critical situation, such as an accident or disaster.

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