Japanese

ごうけつ
Meaning: hero; brave man; person of great character; fearless person
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

豪
傑

Example sentences

He is a traditional brave man who is not fazed by small matters.
彼は万夫不当の豪傑として知られている。
He is known as a hero of matchless valor.
古典小説に登場するその豪傑は、燕頷虎頭の勇ましい姿をしていた。
The hero appearing in the classic novel had a brave appearance with the features of a warrior.

Usage Notes

Refers to someone with exceptional courage or ability, or someone who is bold and indifferent to trivialities.

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