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Yojijukugo

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.
日本語で読む
目的に向かってひたむきに進み続けること。

Cultural Context:

Highly valued in Japanese sports, business, and education; often appears in motivational speeches.
日本語で読む
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”).<br>• Frequently used in speeches, mottos, and motivational writing.
日本語で読む
• 目的に向かって勇敢に突き進む様子を表す「〜する」「〜で進む」（例：「勇往邁進する」）。<br>• 演説、スローガン、自己啓発文などでよく使われる。

Trap for English Speakers

Might be mistaken as reckless charge, but it implies determination and unwavering pursuit with purpose.
日本語で読む
無謀な突進ではなく、目的意識を持って着実に進む点に注意。

Example

Example 1Basic Example

  1. 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.

Example 2Applied Example

  1. 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.

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