JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
勇 — courage
- Reading
- ユウ・いさ.む
- Meaning
- courage; cheer up; be in high spirits; bravery; heroism
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
勇 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ユウ・いさ.む and it means courage; cheer up; be in high spirits; bravery; heroism. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
勇 appears in everyday japanese words such as 勇敢 (bravery), 勇気 (courage) and 勇ましい (brave).
Japanese words containing 勇
Frequently asked questions
What does 勇 mean in Japanese?
勇 means courage; cheer up; be in high spirits; bravery; heroism in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 勇 read?
勇 is read ユウ・いさ.む. Reading it inside real words — 勇敢 and 勇気 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勇 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 勇 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勇 in a word?
A common word containing 勇 is 勇敢 (ゆうかん) — "bravery". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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