Translation guide
Describes a courageous fighter or soldier. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with compound nouns combining words for bravery and warrior.
The most common and direct way to refer to a brave warrior in a neutral or positive sense.
Literally 'brave person', this is the most common word for a hero or brave warrior, especially in fantasy or story contexts.
He is a legendary brave warrior.
A more formal or literary term for a brave warrior, often used in historical or epic contexts.
That brave warrior made a name for himself on the battlefield.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'fiercely brave warrior', emphasizing courage and ferocity.
He is known as a brave warrior.
When referring to a brave warrior in a Japanese historical context, especially a samurai.
When 'brave warrior' is used metaphorically for someone who fights bravely in non-military contexts.
勇者 (yuusha) is the most common and versatile term, often used for heroes in stories. 勇士 (yuushi) is more formal and literary, suitable for historical or epic narratives.
戦士 means 'warrior' and is neutral. To emphasize bravery, pair it with adjectives like 勇敢な (yuukan na) or 勇猛な (yuumou na).
剛の者たちが城を守った。
The brave warriors defended the castle.
She is a brave warrior in the business world.