豪胆(ごうたん)

ごうたん
noun, na-adjective
bold; daring; fearless
formalpersonality
1. bold; daring; fearless; nerves of steel
Describes someone who remains calm and unshaken in situations that would frighten or intimidate most people. Emphasizes mental fortitude and composure under pressure rather than physical bravery.
豪胆(ごうたん)な人物(じんぶつ)。
A bold, fearless person.
彼(かれ)は豪胆(ごうたん)にも一人(ひとり)で交渉(こうしょう)に臨(のぞ)んだ。
He boldly went into the negotiation alone.
危機的(ききてき)な状況(じょうきょう)でも冷静(れいせい)さを失(うしな)わない豪胆(ごうたん)さが、リーダーには求(もと)められる。
Leaders are expected to have the boldness to remain calm even in critical situations.

Describes a personality trait of being unflinching and composed in the face of danger or pressure. Combines 豪(ごう) (grand, powerful) and 胆(たん) (gall, nerve).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 大胆(だいたん): bold; daring — more common in everyday use; often describes actions rather than personality
  • 勇猛(ゆうもう): brave and fierce — implies aggressive fighting spirit, not just composure
  • 勇敢(ゆうかん): brave; courageous — more general bravery; does not emphasize calmness under pressure
  • 肝(きも)が据(す)わっている: to have guts — colloquial expression for the same quality

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Formal and literary. Often used in biographical descriptions, historical narratives, and character evaluations.

Related Words

Compare: 大胆(だいたん) (bold)
Compare: 勇猛(ゆうもう) (brave and fierce)
Compare: 勇敢(ゆうかん) (brave)
Compare: 武勇(ぶゆう) (bravery in battle)
Compare: 大胆不敵(だいたんふてき) (bold and fearless)
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