Quick answer
勇 is the kanji for "Courage". The most common reading is いさ.む (isamu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Courage
Also : Bravery · Valor
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 勇 represents 'COURAGE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of courage.
On-reading: ゆう — remember this sound by associating it with courage. Kun-reading: いさ.む.
Example Sentences
困難な状況でも勇気を持って前に進むことが大切です。
こんなんなじょうきょうでもゆうきをもってまえにすすむことがたいせつです。
It's important to move forward with courage even in difficult situations.
勇敢な消防士が、火事から子供を救いました。
ゆうかんなしょうぼうしが、かじからこどもをすくいました。
A brave firefighter saved a child from a fire.
Vocabulary using 勇
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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