勇気 (ゆうき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora出
し
て
真
実
を
話
し
た
。
He summoned his courage and told the truth.
I want the courage to try new things.
Usage patterns
〈事〉に勇気が要るit takes courage to do something
It takes courage to start something new.
〈人〉に勇気を与えるto give someone courage
Those words gave me courage.
勇気が湧くcourage wells up (in someone)
Hearing his words, I felt courage welling up inside me.
勇気を試されるto have one's courage tested
This challenge put his courage to the test.
Expressions
勇気を出すsummon courage; be brave; pluck up courage 勇気を奮い起こすmuster up courage; pluck up courage; screw up one's courage
N1
勇気 is the general word for courage in any situation, while 意気地 specifically refers to the inner pride and resolve needed to stand firm or persevere.
勇気 is the standard, neutral word for courage usable in any register, whereas ガッツ is slangy and carries a sporty, upbeat connotation.
凛
々
full of fighting spirit; brimming with courage; high-spirited
with redoubled courage; inspired with fresh courage
