救世主
Meanings
1
saviour; messiah
General term for a person who saves others from difficulty or danger; can be used figuratively.
He is called the saviour of the team.
2
Specifically refers to the Messiah in Christianity; often capitalized in English.
In Christianity, Jesus is considered the Messiah.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が救世主になるfor someone to become a savior (in a figurative sense)
The new player became the team's savior.
- 救世主が現れるfor a savior to appear
In the midst of the crisis, a savior appeared.
- 〈人〉を救世主と呼ぶto call someone a savior
The fans called him a savior.