Redemption in Japanese
"redemption" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "redemption" and related ideas.
救View details →
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salvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim
Reading: kyuu
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of seek and strike. Seeking and helping.
What it carries
Rescue, salvation, save. Represents helping.
Related kanji for "redemption"
済Details →贈Details →
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sai
Composed of water and equal. Making water equal.
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zou
Composed of shell and once. Giving shell once.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for redemption?
The most common kanji for "redemption" is 救, read as kyuu. It means salvation, save, help. Related kanji: 済 (redemption), 贈 (redemption).
How many strokes does 救 have?
救 has 11 strokes.