Kanji for "Rescue"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rescue". The most popular choice is shown first.

助

Top pick

help, rescue, assist

Reading: jo

7 strokes

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Related kanji for "rescue"

救

rescue

kyuu

11 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for rescue?

The most common kanji for "rescue" is 助, read as jo. It means help, rescue, assist. Related kanji: 救 (rescue).

How many strokes does 助 have?

助 has 7 strokes.