勇ましい

いさましい
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1Showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty; used to praise someone's attitude or actions.

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消防士たちは勇ましく火の中に飛び込んでいった。

The firefighters bravely plunged into the flames.

幼い息子が勇ましく犬に立ち向かう姿に驚いた。

I was surprised to see my young son bravely stand up to the dog.

彼女は勇ましい態度で反対意見を述べた。

She stated her objection with a valiant attitude.

2Having a spirited, rousing quality that stirs one's emotions; often said of music or chants.

I-Adjective

Examples

太鼓の勇ましい音がお祭りを盛り上げた。

The rousing sound of the drums energized the festival.

応援団の勇ましい掛け声が球場に響いた。

The cheer squad's rousing chants echoed through the stadium.

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