勇敢
ゆうかん
yuukan
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
勇敢 (ゆうかん (yuukan)) means "Brave". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Brave
Also : Heroic · Gallant · Valiant
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Example Sentences
消防士の勇敢な行動で、多くの命が救われた。
しょうぼうしのゆうかんなこうどうで、おおくのいのちがすくわれた。
The firefighter's brave action saved many lives.
彼女の勇敢さは、誰もが認める。
かのじょのゆうかんさは、だれもがみとめる。
Everyone acknowledges her bravery.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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