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What does the kanji 勇 mean?

勇 means bravery, courage. On'yomi ユウ. Kun'yomi いさ.む.

Quick facts
On'yomiユウ
Kun'yomiいさ.む
Strokes9
Main radical力
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ユウKun'yomi いさ.む
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes

bravery, courage

Memory hook

Using your strength (力) to press forward without fear — BRAVE, COURAGE.

Main radical

力power 2 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 9 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 勇敢ゆうかんbrave, courageous

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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