Translation guide
The quality of being impossible to defeat, subdue, or discourage. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns, adjectives, and phrases describing an unyielding spirit, invincibility, or resilience.
Describing a person's inner strength that cannot be broken or subdued.
A noun meaning 'indomitability' or 'unyielding spirit'. Often used in compounds like 不屈の精神 (indomitable spirit).
His indomitable spirit moved many people.
A four-character compound emphasizing both inflexibility and unyieldingness; 'indomitable perseverance'.
Indomitable perseverance brought success.
Means 'toughness' or 'tenacity', often used for mental or physical resilience.
Her indomitable will did not yield to any hardship.
Literally 'unafraid', implying a bold, indomitable attitude. Often used in compounds like 不敵な笑み (a fearless smile).
He accepted the challenge with an indomitable attitude.
Describing something or someone that cannot be conquered or overcome.
Means 'invincible' or 'unrivaled'. Commonly used in contexts like sports, games, or battles.
That team boasts indomitable strength.
Means 'undefeated'. Often used in competitive contexts.
A phrase meaning 'cannot be defeated'. More colloquial than single-word options.
Describing the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
An adjective meaning 'tenacious', 'stubbornly resilient'. Often used for people or organisms that are hard to get rid of.
That athlete has an indomitable mental toughness.
Literally 'strong against being hit', meaning resilient or able to withstand criticism or setbacks.
不屈 (fukutsu) focuses on an unyielding spirit or will, often internal. 無敵 (muteki) emphasizes external invincibility, like being unbeatable in competition. Use 不屈 for mental fortitude and 無敵 for unmatched strength.
Direct translations like 'indomitableness' do not exist as a single common noun in Japanese. Instead, use adjectives or descriptive phrases. Avoid coining words like 不撓性 (futousei) which are not standard.
He is known as an indomitable champion.
His fighting spirit is indomitable by anyone.
He is indomitable, so he bounces back quickly even after failure.
Means 'tenacious' or 'persistent', emphasizing the ability to stick with something and not give up.
Through indomitable negotiation, they concluded the contract.