Japanese meaning of 国士無双
Reading:
こくしむそう (kokushi musou)
English Translation:
A peerless patriot or hero
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
A peerless patriot or hero—“a national figure with no equal.”
Cultural Context:
From Chinese classics, it appears in historical dramas, martial epics, and political speeches; used for both actual historical figures and fictional archetypes.
国のために尽くす人物の中で並ぶ者がいないほど優れた英雄。
中国古典に由来し、歴史劇・武侠物語・政治演説で登場。実在の偉人にも架空の英雄像にも使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for a peerless, exceptional person; often with “の人物.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as referring only to warriors.
Example
Basic Example
彼は国士無双の偉人として語り継がれる。
He is remembered as a peerless patriot.
Applied Example
「お前は国士無双だ。どんな逆境でも必ず勝ってくれると信じてる。」
You are a peerless hero—I believe you’ll prevail no matter the adversity.