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勇
Courage, Bravery
いさ.む
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The spirit of courage is celebrated in many Japanese legends and samurai stories. The word 勇気 (courage) is one of the most common motivational words in Japanese.
Memory Trick
Imagine a brave samurai stepping forward to protect others despite the danger. That fearless act helps you remember 勇 means 'courage.'
Readings
Onyomi: ユウ (yuu)
Kunyomi: いさ.む
Example Words
勇気
ゆうき (yuuki)
Courage
勇者
ゆうしゃ (yuusha)
Hero
勇敢
ゆうかん (yuukan)
Brave
勇む
いさむ (isamu)
To be encouraged
Example Sentence
勇気 を 出して 話しかけました。
ゆうき を だして はなしかけました。
yuuki o dashite hanashikakemashita
I gathered my courage and started talking.