English–Japanese
“hero” in Japanese
How to say “hero” in Japanese
“Hero” in Japanese is 英雄 (eiyū).
Describes a person recognized for exceptional courage or achievement, especially when that person protects or represents others.
Example sentences with 英雄
この物語の英雄は、みんなを助けます。ko no monogatari no ei yū wa mi n na o tasu ke ma su
The hero of this story helps everyone.
町の人々はその英雄を心からたたえました。machi no hito bito wa so no ei yū o kokoro ka ra ta ta e ma shi ta
The townspeople sincerely praised the hero.
Tips for using 英雄
- English uses hero for a story's central character even when that character is not especially brave, whereas 英雄 (eiyū) generally carries the stronger sense of a celebrated courageous person.
Other Japanese words for “hero”
村の人々は勇者に感謝します。mura no hito bito wa yū sha ni kan sha shi ma su
The people in the village thank the hero.
子どもたちはヒーローにあこがれています。ko do mo ta chi wa hī rō ni a ko ga re te i ma su
Children admire heroes.