ku-adjective (archaic)
brave; courageous; valiant; fierce
Archaic adjective describing bravery or fierceness, often in classical or poetic contexts.
In classical Japanese, a brave person was described as たけし.
ku-adjective (archaic)
vigorous; enthusiastic; vehement
Archaic use for energetic or passionate intensity.
古語では、勢いの強さを「武し」と言った。
In classical Japanese, strong vigor could be described as たけし.
ku-adjective (archaic)
Archaic sense of strength, firmness, or wholehearted commitment.
古語では、固い決意も「武し」と言った。
In classical Japanese, firm resolve could also be described as たけし.
ku-adjective (archaic)
outstanding; incredible; excellent
Archaic usage praising something as remarkable or excellent.
古語では、すぐれた技を「武し」とほめた。
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.