Translation guide
Describes someone who acts without fear, often with courage or boldness. In Japanese, the concept is expressed through adjectives, nouns, and descriptive phrases that emphasize bravery, audacity, or a lack of hesitation.
Describing a person who faces danger or difficulty without fear, showing bravery.
A standard adjective meaning brave or courageous. Often used for heroic or admirable fearlessness.
He is a fearless firefighter.
Literally 'does not know fear.' A descriptive phrase that directly conveys fearlessness.
She is a fearless adventurer.
A four-character compound meaning bold and fearless, often used in literary or dramatic contexts.
They carried out a fearless plan.
Describing someone who is daring, not afraid to take risks or challenge norms.
Acting immediately and confidently, without fear holding one back.
勇敢 (brave) emphasizes courage in the face of danger, while 大胆 (bold) focuses on audacity and risk-taking. 勇敢 is more heroic, 大胆 can imply recklessness.
The direct translation '恐れがない' (osore ga nai) is grammatically correct but rarely used in natural Japanese. Use the options above instead.
He is fearless in the face of criticism.
あいつは図太いから、何を言っても平気だ。
He's fearless, so nothing you say bothers him.
She was fearless even during her first presentation.