How to say "heroism" in Japanese

• 義勇ぎゆうCommon
  nounHeroism as courage united with loyalty or a sense of right — valor displayed in a just cause. The righteous motive behind the brave act is what this word highlights.
• ヒロイズムCommon
  nounThe borrowed word for heroism as a concept or ideal — the spirit of the hero. It fits talk of heroism itself, such as admiring or discussing heroic behavior.
• 勇ゆうCommon
  nounPrimarily bravery or courage; heroism appears here as that same quality of valor. It suits contexts where the emphasis is on courageous spirit itself.

Use 「ヒロイズム」 for heroism as a concept or ideal, 義勇 for heroism grounded in loyalty and righteous courage, and 勇 when the emphasis falls on bravery or courage itself.

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• 義勇ぎゆうheroism
• ヒロイズムheroism
• 勇ゆうbravery
• 義烈ぎれつheroism
• 英雄主義えいゆうしゅぎheroism
• 武侠ぶきょうchivalry
• 義気ぎきchivalry
• 勇敢さゆうかんさbravery