also: ゆうじゃ
noun
hero; brave person; man of valor
Refers to a courageous person, often in a literary, historical, or fantasy context. Can be used for both male and female heroes, though traditional glosses lean masculine.
See also: 勇士
彼は村を救った勇者として語り継がれている。
He is remembered as the hero who saved the village.
その物語では、若い勇者がドラゴンに立ち向かう。
In that story, a young hero confronts a dragon.
勇士 emphasizes a brave warrior or soldier, often in battle; 勇者 is broader and can refer to any heroic figure, including in fantasy or moral contexts.
英雄 is a more grandiose term for a great hero or legendary figure, often with historical or epic connotations; 勇者 is more about personal bravery and can be used in everyday or fictional settings.
Compound of 勇 (bravery) and 者 (person). The reading ゆうしゃ is the standard on'yomi combination; the variant ゆうじゃ reflects a historical voiced reading of 者.