Japanese word

ガッツ

Pronunciation

Romajigattsu

Meaning

  • nounguts

Example

彼にはガッツがあります。kare ni wa ga ttsu ga a ri ma su

He has guts.

Illustration for ガッツ (guts)

More examples

最後までガッツを見せました。sai go ma de ga ttsu o mi se ma shi ta

She showed guts until the very end.

Core concept

Describes the force of character that helps someone persist and take bold action.

Common phrases

  • ガッツがあるga ttsu ga a ru

    have guts

  • ガッツを見せるga ttsu o mi se ru

    show guts

Similar words

勇気yūki: The courage to face danger or difficulty without giving way.
根性konjō: The strong determination to endure hardship and keep going.
度胸dokyō: The calm boldness to act in risky or difficult situations.
気概kigai: The firm spirit and resolve to act with purpose.

Definition in Japanese

難しいことにもひるまず取り組む勇気と、最後まで続ける気力。muzuka shi i ko to ni mo hi ru ma zu to ri ku mu yū ki to sai go ma de tsuzu ke ru ki ryoku

Word origin

ガッツ (gattsu) is borrowed from English guts, whose literal meaning is internal organs and whose figurative meaning includes courage and resolve.

Usage tips

  • The English phrase have guts means to be brave, which makes the Japanese use of ガッツ (gattsu) close to both courage and strong determination.

Other meanings

  • gritnoun
  • drivenoun

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