WORD DETAIL
蛮勇
ばんゆう
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
蛮勇(ばんゆう)means reckless courage that gives insufficient consideration to danger. - Basic usage: It criticizes unprepared actions or actions that put other people in danger as well.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Compared with 勇気
勇気(ゆうき)refers to courage in facing fear;蛮勇carries a negative judgment of recklessness.
- まで meaning even
仲間までmeans even one's companions.- It indicates that the danger extended to the companions rather than affecting only the person acting.

