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勇断

ゆうだん

N1bold decision · courageous judgment

Examples

船長の勇断で航路を変更することになった。

皆が迷う中、代表は計画を止める勇断を下した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 勇断 and read ゆうだん, it means a bold, courageous decision made despite difficulty or risk.
  • Basic usage: It is used when a leader changes policy or plans under pressing circumstances.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Not reckless impulse
    • The term praises a responsible decision taken with awareness of the risk.

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