武勇伝
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Meanings
1
heroic saga; chivalric romance; biography of a brave fighter
Refers to a narrative or story about brave warriors, often in a historical or literary context.
He is researching medieval heroic sagas.
2
tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
Often used for personal accounts of daring deeds, sometimes with a self-aggrandizing or humorous tone. The gloss 'acts of violence' is a less common, extended use.
He started telling tales of his own heroism.
That incident is just one of his episodes of bravery.