ku-adjective (archaic)
brave; courageous; valiant; fierce
Archaic adjective describing bravery or fierceness, often in classical or poetic contexts.
ku-adjective (archaic)
vigorous; enthusiastic; vehement
Archaic use for energetic or passionate intensity.
ku-adjective (archaic)
Archaic sense of strength, firmness, or wholehearted commitment.
ku-adjective (archaic)
outstanding; incredible; excellent
Archaic usage praising something as remarkable or excellent.
In classical Japanese, a brave person was described as たけし.
In classical Japanese, strong vigor could be described as たけし.
In classical Japanese, firm resolve could also be described as たけし.
In classical Japanese, an excellent skill could be praised as たけし.
勇ましい is the everyday modern word for brave or courageous, whereas 武し is a poetic archaic term rarely used outside classical texts.
Archaic kanji spelling; 武し is an alternative historical form.
Alternative archaic kanji spelling.
Archaic ku-adjective from classical Japanese. The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 猛 and 武 are associated with fierceness and martial valor respectively.