1.
hero; brave warrior; great man
a person of exceptional courage, strength, or boldness, especially in a historical or literary context
歴史に名を残す豪傑だ。
He is a hero who left his name in history.
戦国時代には多くの豪傑が活躍した。
Many great warriors were active during the Warring States period.
彼は何事にも動じない豪傑として知られていた。
He was known as a fearless man who was not shaken by anything.
2.
bold person; fearless character
someone who is audaciously bold, uninhibited, or larger-than-life in personality
祖父は豪傑で、いつも豪快に笑っていた。
My grandfather was a bold character who always laughed heartily.
あの社長は現代の豪傑と呼ばれている。
That company president is called a modern-day hero.
酒を何杯でも飲める豪傑ぶりだ。
He has the boldness to drink any number of cups of sake.
Composed of 豪 (powerful, grand) and 傑 (outstanding person). Originally referred to warriors and heroes of great strength and courage. In modern usage, it also describes someone with a bold, uninhibited personality.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 豪傑笑い: a bold, hearty laugh
- 豪傑ぶり: heroic manner, bold character
- 天下の豪傑: a hero of the land
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 英雄: hero — more general and elevated; used for national or legendary heroes
- 勇者: brave person — emphasizes courage; often used in fantasy and gaming contexts
- 猛者: tough person, veteran — emphasizes strength and experience in a specific field
- 豪快: bold, hearty — an adjective describing the manner often associated with a 豪傑