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勇猛 (ゆうもう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

勇ゆう猛もう

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Meanings

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na-adjective, noun

daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless

Describes a person or action that is fiercely courageous and unafraid of danger. Often used in literary or formal contexts to praise heroic bravery.

Kanji

勇courage, cheer up, be in high spirits
猛fierce, rave, rush

Related words

勇ゆう敢かん
勇敢 is a more common word for 'brave' and is used in everyday contexts. 勇猛 emphasizes fierce, almost aggressive bravery, often in battle or extreme situations.
大だい胆たん
大胆 means 'bold' or 'daring' but can imply recklessness or audacity, while 勇猛 focuses on courageous valor without negative connotation.

彼かれは勇ゆう猛もうな戦せん士しとして知しられている。

He is known as a brave warrior.

勇ゆう猛もう果か敢かんに敵てき陣じんへ突とつ入にゅうした。

They charged into the enemy camp with daring courage.

Word family

勇ゆう猛もう心しん
intrepid spirit; brave heart
勇ゆう猛もう果か敢かん
daring and resolute; dauntlessly courageous
勇ゆう猛もう無む比ひ
unmatched bravery; peerless valor

Written forms

勇猛Usage100%
- ゆうもう
  Standard kanji spelling; used in news and common writing.
- ゆうみょう
  out-dated reading
ゆうみょう
out-dated reading

Etymology

Compound of 勇 (courage) and 猛 (fierce). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of fierce bravery.