# 勇 — Courage

Frequency rank 1278 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 亜 (Asia), less common than 漫 (Comic).

- On’yomi: ゆう
- Kun’yomi: いさ
- Radical: 力 Power (Kangxi 19)
- Frequency path: Level X of XX

The character for courage (勇) looks like a warrior leaping upward with force — a brave figure springing into action without hesitation.

In words:

- 勇気 ゆうき — courage,bravery,valour,nerve,boldness
- 勇ましい いさましい — brave,valiant,gallant,courageous
- 勇敢 ゆうかん — bravery;heroism;gallantry

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