救出

• Reading: きゅうしゅつ
• Romaji: kyuushutsu
• Kanji breakdown: 救 (kyū) — rescue, save; 出 (shutsu) — come out, exit
• Pronunciation: /kjɯː.ɕɯ.t͡sɯ/

Meaning

Rescue; extraction. Physically saving someone from a dangerous situation.

A suru-verb specifically emphasising the physical act of getting someone out of danger — from collapsed buildings, hostage situations, sinking ships, etc. More action-oriented than 救済. Frequently appears in news reports about natural disasters, accidents, and emergency operations.

Examples

1. 消防隊が火災現場から住民を救出した。 Firefighters rescued residents from the scene of the blaze.
2. 山で遭難した登山者の救出作業が続いている。 Rescue operations for climbers stranded on the mountain are ongoing.
3. 地震の後、がれきの下から生存者が救出された。 After the earthquake, survivors were pulled out from under the rubble.

Usage Guide

Context: disaster response, news, emergency services

Tone: urgent

Origin & History

Compound of 救 (rescue, save) + 出 (come out, exit). Literally 'to save and bring out,' emphasising extraction from a dangerous location.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal