Japanese meaning of 勇猛果敢
Reading:
ゆうもうかかん (yuumou kakan)
English Translation:
Bravery and boldness
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Brave and daring with decisive action under risk—courage that moves, not just feels; contrasted with rashness by implying control and purpose.
Cultural Context:
Common in sports headlines, military rhetoric, and corporate speeches praising leaders who act boldly at critical moments.
危険を前にしても怯まず、目的のために果断に動く勇気。向こう見ずではなく、統御された胆力を含意。
スポーツ報道・軍事レトリック・企業スピーチで頻用。要所で大胆に動くリーダー像への賛辞に用いられる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “な行動” or “に挑む” to describe daring and brave action without hesitation (“勇猛果敢な戦士”).
• Often used in military, sports, or adventure contexts.
Trap for English Speakers
Could be mistaken for recklessness, but it implies courage with decisiveness.
Example
Basic Example
勇猛果敢な行動で仲間を救った。
His brave and bold actions saved his friends.
Applied Example
敵に囲まれても一歩も引かない勇猛果敢な姿は、まるで少年漫画のラスボスだ。
Surrounded by enemies, his bravery and boldness made him look like the final boss in a shonen manga.