How to say "bravely" in Japanese

• 敢然かんぜんCommon
  adverb (with と), taru-adjectiveCovers 'bravely' as courageous, resolute conduct: facing danger, difficulty, or opposition boldly and without flinching. It stresses firm determination, as when confronting a powerful opponent or tackling a daunting task head-on.
  神かみを信しんじ、敢然かんぜんと敵てきに向むかった、そのクリスチャンの剣闘士けんとうしは、たくさんの敵てきを倒たおした。↗

  Putting his trust in God and taking the bull by the horns, the Christian gladiator defeated many adversaries.
• 思い切ったおもいきった
  expression, prenominal modifierMatches 'bravely' only in the sense of bold, drastic action — daring decisions or sweeping measures taken without holding back. It points to the boldness of the step rather than courage, and is less common here.

Use 敢然 for 'bravely' meaning courageously and resolutely confronting danger, difficulty, or opposition; use 「思い切った」 for bold, drastic action or decisions, where the daring of the step matters more than courage.

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• 敢然かんぜんboldly
• 思い切ったおもいきったbravely