雄姿

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 雄姿, read ゆうし, means a gallant or imposing appearance.
• Basic usage: It describes a rescue team's gallant appearance or an athlete's final appearance in a retirement match.
  • 雪山を背に立つ救助隊の雄姿が写真に収められた。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The judgment added to 姿
  • 姿 broadly means appearance or figure, while 雄姿 adds admiration for its strength and dignity.