ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be rescued; be saved
Physical or literal rescue from danger, disaster, or a difficult situation. Often used with から or によって to indicate the rescuer.
消防士に火事から救われた。
I was rescued from the fire by a firefighter.
彼の助けで命が救われた。
My life was saved thanks to his help.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be redeemed; be offset; have a saving grace
Abstract use: a negative situation or person is made bearable or compensated for by a positive aspect. Often used with ～によって or ～で.
彼の欠点はユーモアで救われている。
His flaws are redeemed by his sense of humor.
この映画はラストシーンで救われた。
This movie was saved by its final scene.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Emotional relief; a feeling of being saved from worry or distress. Often used when a positive outcome resolves anxiety.
無事だと聞いて、本当に救われた気持ちになった。
Hearing that you were safe, I felt truly relieved.