What does 救う mean?
救う is a Japanese verb meaning “to rescue from, to help out of” in English. It can also be translated as “to save (spiritually)” depending on context. It is written as 救う in kanji, すくう in hiragana, and sukuu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その犬は少女の命を救った。
The dog saved the girl's life.
神だけがあなたを救える。
Nothing but God can save you.