悲壮
Meanings
1
tragic but brave; heroic; grim
Describes a situation, expression, or resolve that is deeply sad yet dignified and courageous. Often used for solemn, stirring scenes of sacrifice or determination in the face of tragedy.
I was moved by his tragic but brave determination.
The final scene of the movie had a grim, heroic beauty.
Usage patterns
- 悲壮な決意をするto make a tragic yet resolute decision
To protect his family, he made a grim but resolute decision and headed into enemy territory.
- 悲壮な表情を浮かべるto wear a grim, tragic-yet-brave expression
With a grim, heroic look on her face, she delivered her final words.
- 悲壮な覚悟で〈動詞〉to do something with tragic-heroic determination
The soldiers stood on the battlefield with grim, heroic resolve.