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勇敢
yūkan
brave
彼は勇敢な戦士だった。
He was a brave warrior.
formal
Showing courage and determination in the face of danger or difficulty.
勇敢な行動が称えられた。
His brave actions were praised.
彼女は勇敢にも敵に立ち向かった。
She bravely stood up to the enemy.
Often used to describe people in heroic or challenging situations.
Pro Tip
Use in sentences
Combine with verbs like 戦う (fight), 助ける (help), or 決断する (decide) to emphasize bravery in action.
Gold Rule
Context matters
勇敢 is not used for everyday bravery (e.g., trying a new food). Reserve it for significant or heroic acts.
Word Origin
From the kanji 勇 (courage) + 敢 (boldly). The compound emphasizes both courage and bold action.
Usage Notes
Used in formal contexts to praise someone's bravery. Avoid using for trivial situations.
Word Breakdown
勇
courage
root敢
boldly
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