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武勇

ぶゆう

N1valor · military prowess

Examples

古い物語は若い武将の武勇をたたえている。

兵士は戦場での武勇を誇らしげに語った。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 武勇 and read ぶゆう, it denotes valor or martial prowess displayed in battle.
  • Basic usage: It appears in praise of a warrior's exploits and accounts of battlefield courage.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Martial rather than everyday courage
    • The word centers on combat achievement, not ordinary bravery in daily life.

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