Learn the Japanese Word Yuuki

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Namiko Abe
Namiko Abe
Japanese Language Expert
  • B.A., Kwansei Gakuin University

Namiko Abe is a Japanese language teacher and translator, as well as a Japanese calligraphy expert. She has been a writer for nearly 20 years.

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Updated on February 05, 2019

The Japanese word yuuki, pronounced "you-key", is translated to mean courage, bravery, or boldness.

Japanese Characters

勇気(ゆうき)

Example

Kare wa kesshite yuuki o ushinawanakatta.
彼は決して勇気を失わなかった。

Translation: His courage never failed him.

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