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勇士 (ゆうし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

勇ゆう士し

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Meanings

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noun

brave warrior; hero; brave man

Refers to a courageous person, often in a military, historical, or epic context. Can also be used metaphorically for someone who shows great bravery.

彼かれは戦せん場じょうで勇ゆう士しとして戦たたかった。
He fought as a brave warrior on the battlefield.
その消しょう防ぼう士しは真しんの勇ゆう士しだ。
That firefighter is a true hero.

Kanji

勇courage, cheer up, be in high spirits
士gentleman, scholar, samurai

Similar words

英えい雄ゆう
英雄 emphasizes a heroic figure with outstanding achievements or legendary status, while 勇士 focuses more on bravery and valor in battle or dangerous situations.
勇ゆう者しゃ
勇者 is often used for a brave person in fantasy or adventure contexts, like a 'hero' in a quest, whereas 勇士 is more grounded in real-world bravery, especially in warfare.

Etymology

Compound of 勇 (bravery) and 士 (warrior, gentleman). The combination directly conveys a person of courage, typically a warrior.