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勇“courage” Kanjiisamu / yū

How to write 勇

Meaning and readings

Meaning

courage, cheer up, be in high spirits, bravery, heroism

Onyomi (音読み)

  • ゆう yū

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • いさ(む) isa(mu)

Japanese reading

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