勇気 Courage

Meaning

Primary

Courage

Alternatives

Bravery, Valour, Valor

Word Type

noun

Explanation

That feeling of courage is courage.

Reading

ゆうき

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 勇気を〜

  勇気を出す

  to muster up courage

  勇気を持つ

  to have courage

  勇気をもらう

  to be encouraged

• 勇気が〜

  勇気がない

  to not have courage

  勇気が出る

  to be encouraged

  勇気がある

  to have courage

Context Sentences

勇気を持って新しいことにチャレンジしてみましょう。

Let's have the courage to try new things.

勇気を出して声を上げた人に、そんなこと言うのは良くないよ。

It's not good to say that to someone who gathered the courage to speak up.

ワニカニユーザーは、コウイチのスピーチに勇気づけられました。

WaniKani users were encouraged by Koichi's speech.

Kanji Composition

1. 勇

   ゆう Courage
2. 気

   き Energy