Kanji
N2 9 strokes Grade 4 freq #1319

courage, cheer up, be in high spirits, bravery, heroism

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

power chikara

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

courage; bravery
bravery; courage
retiring voluntarily; resigning one's post (to make way for others)
heroism; loyalty and courage
brave; courageous
heroic; brave
resolute decision
bravery; military prowess
hero; the brave
brave warrior; hero

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

overeagerness; rashness
brave; valiant
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged

Example sentences

He believes himself to be courageous.

He hasn't the nerve to tell the truth.

He fought bravely in behalf of a cause.

He is a most brave man.