武勇(ぶゆう)

ぶゆう
noun
bravery in battle; martial valor
1. bravery in battle; martial valor; military prowess
Courage and skill displayed in warfare or combat. Specifically refers to valor demonstrated through martial deeds.
武勇(ぶゆう)に優(すぐ)れた武将(ぶしょう)。
A military commander of outstanding valor.
彼(かれ)の武勇(ぶゆう)伝(でん)は今(いま)でも語(かた)り継(つ)がれている。
Tales of his martial valor are still handed down today.
戦国(せんごく)時代(じだい)には、武勇(ぶゆう)を誇(ほこ)る多(おお)くの武士(ぶし)が名(な)を馳(は)せた。
During the Warring States period, many samurai who boasted martial valor made a name for themselves.

A literary word specifically about bravery in military or combat contexts. Combines 武(ぶ) (martial, military) and 勇(ゆう) (courage).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 武勇(ぶゆう)伝(でん): tales of valor; heroic exploits
  • 武勇(ぶゆう)に優(すぐ)れる: to be outstanding in martial valor
  • 武勇(ぶゆう)を誇(ほこ)る: to boast martial prowess
  • 武勇(ぶゆう)を示(しめ)す: to demonstrate bravery in battle

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 勇猛(ゆうもう): brave and fierce — describes the quality of being both brave and aggressive
  • 勇敢(ゆうかん): brave; courageous — more general courage, not limited to military contexts
  • 豪胆(ごうたん): bold; daring — emphasizes fearlessness rather than martial skill
  • 武功(ぶこう): military achievement — refers to specific accomplishments rather than the quality of bravery

REGISTER:
Formal and literary. Almost exclusively used in historical narratives, literature, and descriptions of samurai or military figures.

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