Japanese

ゆうかん
Meaning: brave; courageous
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Example sentences

消防士たちは勇敢に炎の中へ飛び込んだ。
The firefighters bravely jumped into the flames.
勇敢な兵士たちが国を守るために戦った。
The brave soldiers fought to protect their country.
彼は戦場で勇敢に戦った。
He fought bravely on the battlefield.
この小説の主人公は勇敢な少女だ。
The protagonist of this novel is a brave young girl.
彼は勇敢な戦士として戦った。
He fought as a brave warrior.

Usage Notes

Used for someone who shows bravery and is not afraid of danger or hardship.

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