Japanese symbol for “bravery”
勇
ゆう
Romaji: yuu
bravery; courage; heroism
In Japanese, bravery is 勇, read ゆう (yuu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n bravery; courage; heroism
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “bravery”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 勇気 | ゆうき yuuki | courage; bravery; valour |
| 度胸 | どきょう dokyou | courage; bravery; pluck |
| 剛 | ごう gou | strength; toughness; bravery |
| 壮 | そう sou | vibrancy; strength; bravery |
| 武勇 | ぶゆう buyuu | bravery; military prowess; valour |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 勇気 | ゆうき yuuki | courage; bravery; valour |
| 勇者 | ゆうしゃ yuusha | hero; the brave; man of valour (valor) |
| 勇敢 | ゆうかん yuukan | brave; courageous; gallant |
| 勇士 | ゆうし yuushi | brave warrior; hero; brave man |
| 勇ましい | いさましい isamashii | brave; valiant; gallant |
| 勇み足 | いさみあし isamiashi | overeagerness; rashness |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bravery”.
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