Japanese word

勇者

Pronunciation

Romajiyūsha

Meaning

  • nounhero

Example

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.

Illustration for 勇者 (hero)

More examples

その村では、勇者の帰還を祝う祭りが毎年開かれます。so no mura de wa yū sha no ki kan o iwa u matsu ri ga mai toshi hira ka re ma su

In that village, a festival celebrating the hero's return is held every year.

Core concept

Describes a person whose courage leads them to face danger or hardship and help others.

Common phrases

  • 勇者になるyū sha ni na ru

    become a hero

  • 勇者を目指すyū sha o me za su

    aim to be a hero

  • 勇者として戦うyū sha to shi te tataka u

    fight as a hero

Similar words

英雄eiyū: A person admired for exceptional courage and achievements that help others.
ヒーローhīrō: A brave person who protects or helps others, often in modern usage.

Definition in Japanese

困難や危険に勇気をもって立ち向かう人。kon nan ya ki ken ni yū ki o mo tte ta chi mu ka u hito

Word origin

勇 (yū, "courage") combines with 者 (sha, "person") to form 勇者 (yūsha), meaning a person known for courage.

Usage tips

  • In English, hero can mean either a brave person or the main character of a story, so the two meanings do not always overlap.

Opposites

  • 悪役akuyakuvillainnoun

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