Japanese meaning of 勇往邁進
Reading:
ゆうおうまいしん (yuuou maishin)
English Translation:
Pressing forward with indomitable spirit
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
To press forward with unwavering determination toward a goal.
Cultural Context:
Highly valued in Japanese sports, business, and education; often appears in motivational speeches.
目的に向かってひたむきに進み続けること。
日本のスポーツやビジネス、教育で重視され、激励の言葉としてよく使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Verb phrase with “する” or “で進む” to describe advancing courageously toward a goal (“勇往邁進する”).
• Frequently used in speeches, mottos, and motivational writing.
Trap for English Speakers
Might be mistaken as reckless charge, but it implies determination and unwavering pursuit with purpose.
Example
Basic Example
彼は夢に向かって勇往邁進している。
He is pressing forward toward his dream with unwavering determination.
Applied Example
勇往邁進で突き進み、誰も彼を止められなかった。
He charged forward with unfaltering resolve, and no one could stop him.