Kanji
N1 12 strokes Grade 8 freq #1859

daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

rap bokuzukuri

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

resolute; determined
fighting bravely
decisive action; going through with
brave; courageous
boldly; bravely
ishigantō; stone tablet inscribed with the word "ishigantō" placed at crossroads, on stone walls etc. in southern Kyūshū and Okinawa to ward off evil spirits; orig. a Chinese custom
preparing for death; preparedness for death
being unmatched (unparalleled) for bravery
aggressive; active and bold (daring)
quick and decisive; fast and daring

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something)
unable to fight back tears
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad
bravery; heroism
sadly; tragically

Example sentences

He resolutely pushed forward from the start, overwhelming and pushing out his off-balance opponent.

He is a most brave man.

We must allow him his bravery.

The general took the bull by the horns and saved his army from disaster.