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WORD DETAIL

果敢

かかん

N1bold · daring

Examples

消防隊は危険な現場で果敢に救助に当たった。

相手の守りを崩す果敢な攻めが得点につながった。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 果敢 (かかん) describes decisive boldness despite danger. The examples use adverbial and attributive forms.
  • Basic usage: Firefighters act boldly in rescue; a daring attack breaks defense and scores.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Courageous rescue manner and aggressive play
    • 果敢に modifies 救助に当たる; 果敢な describes 攻め. It evaluates decisive initiative rather than mere recklessness.

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