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Yojijukugo

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.
日本語で読む
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。

Cultural Context:

Common in sports headlines, military rhetoric, and corporate speeches praising leaders who act boldly at critical moments.
日本語で読む
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”).<br>• Often used in military, sports, or adventure contexts.
日本語で読む
• 危険を恐れず果断に行動する様子を示す「〜な行動」「〜に挑む」（例：「勇猛果敢な戦士」）。<br>• 軍事、スポーツ、冒険などで多用される。

Trap for English Speakers

Could be mistaken for recklessness, but it implies courage with decisiveness.
日本語で読む
無謀さではなく、勇気と決断力を伴った行動を表す点に注意。

Example

Example 1Basic Example

  1. 勇猛果敢な行動で仲間を救った。

    His brave and bold actions saved his friends.

Example 2Applied Example

  1. 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.

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