How to Say ‘To save us (honorific)’ in Japanese
救ってくださる
sukutsu te kudasaru
[skoo-teh teh koo-dah-sah-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: [救って] is the [て]-form of [救う], and [くださる] is an honorific verb meaning “to kindly do for us.” This adds respect and gratitude.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese religious language often uses respectful forms like [くださる] for God or Jesus. It creates a humble, thankful tone.
Phrase Breakdown
救っ
sukutsu
[skoo-teh]
save; rescue
Stem form of 救う, meaning to save or rescue.
イエスさまがわたしたちを救ってくださる。
Jesus saves us.
て
te
[teh]
and; te-form linker
The te-form ending that connects to the next verb or expression.
てをつないであるく。
We walk holding hands.
くださる
kudasaru
[koo-dah-sah-roo]
kindly do; graciously does
Honorific verb showing someone kindly does something for the speaker or others.
イエスさまがたすけてくださる。
Jesus kindly helps us.
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