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侠勇 (きょうゆう, kyouyuu) Japanese meaning: gallantry | Kotomora
じ 字
Kanji 勇 courage, cheer up, be in high spirits Related words 任にん 侠きょう 任侠 refers more broadly to the chivalrous code and lifestyle of yakuza or outlaws, while 侠勇 specifically highlights the brave and gallant aspect of that spirit.
勇ゆう 気き 勇気 is the common word for courage or bravery in everyday situations. 侠勇 is a literary term that combines courage with a chivalrous, self-sacrificing ideal.
Etymology Compound of 侠 (chivalrous person) and 勇 (bravery). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of gallantry.
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His gallant actions saved many people.
In yakuza films, the spirit of chivalry is often portrayed.
