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勇気 (ゆうき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

勇ゆう気き

ゆ

う

き

Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

1

noun

courage; bravery; nerve

The mental strength to face fear, difficulty, or danger. Used in everyday and formal contexts.

彼かれは勇ゆう気きを出だして真しん実じつを話はなした。
He summoned his courage and told the truth.
新あたら

しい

こと

に

挑ちょう

戦せん

する

勇ゆう

気き

が

ほしい

。

I want the courage to try new things.

Written forms

勇ゆう気きUsage98%
Standard kanji spelling; high frequency in news and general use.
ゆうきUsage2%

Kanji

勇courage, cheer up, be in high spirits
気spirit, mind, air

Similar words

度ど胸きょう
度胸 is more about guts or nerve in a specific risky situation, often with a physical or confrontational nuance, while 勇気 is a broader, more general term for courage.
勇ゆう敢かん
勇敢 is an adjective/noun describing brave character or actions, often used for heroic or daring deeds, whereas 勇気 is the inner quality of courage itself.

Etymology

Compound of 勇 (courage, bravery) and 気 (spirit, mind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally expresses the concept of a courageous spirit.