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Kanji dictionary: 勇 (courage)
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勇
Courage
This kanji has
9
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 4
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
courage, cheer up, be in high spirits, bravery, heroism
On reading:
ユウ
yū
Kun reading:
いさ-む
isa-mu
Use examples
無敵の勇者
むてきのゆうしゃ
an invincible brave, an unrivaled warrior (hero) ☆勇者=勇士(ゆうし)
勇み足
いさみあし
overreach oneself, go too far
勇ましい剣士
いさましいけんし
a brave swordsman, a courageous fencer
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