豪傑(ごうけつ)

ごうけつ
noun
hero; brave warrior; great man
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1. hero; brave warrior; great man
a person of exceptional courage, strength, or boldness, especially in a historical or literary context
歴史(れきし)に名(な)を残(のこ)す豪傑(ごうけつ)だ。
He is a hero who left his name in history.
戦国時代(せんごくじだい)には多(おお)くの豪傑(ごうけつ)が活躍(かつやく)した。
Many great warriors were active during the Warring States period.
彼(かれ)は何事(なにごと)にも動(どう)じない豪傑(ごうけつ)として知(し)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(そふ)は豪傑(ごうけつ)で、いつも豪快(ごうかい)に笑(わら)っていた。
My grandfather was a bold character who always laughed heartily.
あの社長(しゃちょう)は現代(げんだい)の豪傑(ごうけつ)と呼(よ)ばれている。
That company president is called a modern-day hero.
酒(さけ)を何杯(なんばい)でも飲(の)める豪傑(ごうけつ)ぶりだ。
He has the boldness to drink any number of cups of sake.

Composed of 豪(ごう) (powerful, grand) and 傑(けつ) (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

Similar words

  • 英雄(えいゆう): hero — more general and elevated; used for national or legendary heroes
  • 勇者(ゆうしゃ): brave person — emphasizes courage; often used in fantasy and gaming contexts
  • 猛者(もさ): tough person, veteran — emphasizes strength and experience in a specific field
  • 豪快(ごうかい): bold, hearty — an adjective describing the manner often associated with a 豪傑(ごうけつ)

Related Words

Compare: 英雄(えいゆう) (hero)
Compare: 勇者(ゆうしゃ) (brave person)
Compare: 猛者(もさ) (tough person, veteran)
Compare: 豪快(ごうかい) (bold, hearty)
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