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壮烈 (そうれつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
heroic ; brave ; gallant
Describes a person's actions, death, or struggle as impressively courageous and moving. Often used in formal or literary contexts, such as news reports about soldiers or athletes.
Kanji 壮 robust, manhood, prosperity 烈 ardent, violent, vehement Similar words 勇ゆう 敢かん 勇敢 is a more common, everyday word for bravery. 壮烈 emphasizes a dramatic, moving quality and is more literary.
英えい 雄ゆう 的てき 英雄的 directly means 'heroic' in a broader sense, while 壮烈 specifically highlights the intensity and emotional impact of the bravery.
Etymology Compound of 壮 (sō, 'vigorous, grand') and 烈 (retsu, 'fierce, intense'). The combination conveys a sense of grand, intense bravery.
ら
は
勝しょう
利り
を
収おさ
め
た
。
After a brave fight, they achieved victory.
