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勇
勇 (readings: ゆう, いさ; Japanese kanji) means “brave / courage”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 勇気 (courage).
What does 勇 mean?
| Kanji | 勇 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | brave / courage |
| Readings | ゆう, いさ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 勇
勇 is read ゆう or いさ depending on the word.
Example words with 勇
| Example | 勇気 (courage) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14