勇: the kanji for courage
勇 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means courage. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
勇 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
勇 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ユウ (yuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 勇気ゆうき · yūki | courage |
| 勇敢ゆうかん · yūkan | brave |
| 勇者ゆうしゃ · yūsha | brave person; hero |
いさむ (isamu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 勇むいさむ · isamu | to be in high spirits |
| 勇ましいいさましい · isamashii | brave; heroic |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 勇気を出して上司に意見を言った。Yūki o dashite jōshi ni iken o itta.I found the courage to give my opinion to my boss.
- 消防士の勇敢な行動が多くの人を救った。Shōbōshi no yūkan na kōdō ga ōku no hito o sukutta.The firefighter's brave actions saved many people.
- 選手たちは勇んで試合に向かった。Senshu-tachi wa isande shiai ni mukatta.The players headed to the game in high spirits.
- 勇ましい音楽とともにパレードが始まった。Isamashii ongaku to tomo ni parēdo ga hajimatta.The parade began with stirring music.
- その本は子どもたちに勇気を与えた。Sono hon wa kodomo-tachi ni yūki o ataeta.That book gave the children courage.
Questions about 勇
How many strokes does 勇 have?
勇 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 勇?
The on readings are yuu (ユウ). The kun readings are isamu (いさむ).
What JLPT level is 勇?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 勇
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.