Japanese word

勇ましい

Pronunciation

Romajiisamashii

Meaning

  • i-adjectivebrave

Example

その少年は勇ましいです。so no shō nen wa isa ma shi i de su

That boy is brave.

Illustration for 勇ましい (brave)

More examples

その選手は試合の最後まで勇ましく進み続けました。so no sen shu wa shi ai no sai go ma de isa ma shi ku susu mi tsuzu ke ma shi ta

The athlete continued bravely until the end of the match.

Core concept

Captures the sense of meeting danger or difficulty with courage and a lively, forceful manner.

Common phrases

  • 勇ましく進むisa ma shi ku susu mu

    advance bravely

  • 勇ましい決意isa ma shi i ketsu i

    a bold resolve

Similar words

雄々しいooshii: A courageous, forceful manner that conveys strength and noble spirit.
凛々しいririshii: It describes a dignified and spirited appearance or attitude that looks strong and impressive.

Definition in Japanese

勇気があり、物事にひるまず立ち向かうさま。yū ki ga a ri mono goto ni hi ru ma zu ta chi mu ka u sa ma

Word origin

勇ましい (isamashii, "brave") is a native Japanese adjective built from the stem of 勇む (isamu, "to be spirited") and the ending しい (shii), which forms adjectives.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English brave, 勇ましい (isamashii) often highlights an outwardly bold or spirited manner, so it can describe a voice, appearance, or action as well as a person.

Other meanings

  • boldi-adjective
  • spiritedi-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 勇ましさisamashisabraverynoun

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