1.
courage; nerve; guts; boldness
The mental strength to face difficult, frightening, or risky situations without flinching. Often refers to a bold, fearless disposition.
度胸がある人だ。
He's a gutsy person.
社長に直接意見を言う度胸はない。
I don't have the nerve to speak my mind directly to the president.
彼女は度胸が据わっていて、どんな場面でも落ち着いている。
She has nerves of steel and stays calm in any situation.
USAGE: 度胸 refers to boldness and nerve in the face of difficulty. It implies an admirable quality of being unfazed by pressure.
The expression 度胸が据わっている means "having nerves of steel" or "being unflappable."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 度胸がある: to have guts/nerve
- 度胸がない: to lack courage
- 度胸が据わる: to have nerves of steel
- 度胸試し: test of courage
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 度胸: boldness, nerve (practical courage in the moment)
- 勇気: courage, bravery (general, noble courage)
- 根性: grit, determination (persevering spirit)