Japanese

ゆうき
Meaning: courage; bravery; nerve
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

勇
気

Example sentences

He spoke the truth with courage.
道に迷っている外国人に勇気を出して声をかけた。
I mustered up my courage and spoke to a foreigner who was lost.
勇気を出して、憧れの人に話しかけた。
I plucked up my courage and spoke to the person I admire.
勇気を出して、好きな人に告白した。
I plucked up my courage and confessed my love to the person I like.
この物語は、勇気ある少年の冒険を描いている。
This story depicts the adventure of a brave boy.
未経験の分野に手を出すのは勇気がいる。
It takes courage to dabble in an unexperienced field.
そのニュースを聞いて、心に勇気が湧いてきた
Hearing that news, courage welled up in my heart.
勇気を出して声をあげた。
I mustered my courage and spoke up.
勇気を出して、別れ話を切り出した。
I steeled myself and brought up the subject of breaking up.
彼は勇気を持って困難に立ち向かった。
He faced the difficulty with courage.

Usage Notes

Refers to the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

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