Japanese meaning of 不撓不屈
Reading:
ふとうふくつ (futō fukutsu)
English Translation:
Indomitable spirit
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Persistence and resilience, never giving up despite hardships.
Cultural Context:
Common in motivational speeches to encourage perseverance.
困難にも屈せず、決して諦めないこと。
忍耐や努力を促す場面でよく使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “の精神.”
Trap for English Speakers
English speakers may confuse with “unyielding and not bending” literally.
Example
Basic Example
不撓不屈の精神で試験に合格した。
He passed the exam with an indomitable spirit.
Applied Example
何度倒れても立ち上がる。その不撓不屈の姿に誰もが心を打たれた。
No matter how many times he fell, he stood back up — an unyielding spirit that moved everyone.