Memory phrase for the Kanji: 勇

勇

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Meaning brave, courage, spirited, valiant, heroism

Pronunciation

YŪ
isamu

Explanation

Top: bent person マ, bottom: man 男 (= the field's 田 strength 力)

Mnemonic
 
The bent person acts like a man: brave and with courage.

Radicals

力 power force
男 man
マ bend person(Further radicals with „person“ are: sitting 匕, sitting cross-legged 夂, lying , kneeling ⺈, skilled 才, bending 卩, slumped 㔾 or husband 夫)
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 Vocabulary

勇む いさむ  to be in high spirits, to be encouraged
勇気 ゆうき  courage, bravery, valour, nerve, boldness
勇ましい いさましい  brave, valiant, gallant, courageous
勇敢 ゆうかん  bravery, heroism, gallantry
勇者 ゆうしゃ  hero, the brave

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