How to say "valor" in Japanese

• 勇気ゆうきJLPT N3approx.Common
  nounCovers the everyday sense of 'valor': courage or bravery in acting despite fear. It is the default word for valor in ordinary contexts, from personal resolve to standing up for what is right.
  我々われわれは彼女かのじょの勇気ゆうきに感心かんしんする。↗

  We admire her for her bravery.
• 武勇ぶゆうCommon
  nounCovers valor in the martial sense: bravery together with military prowess, as in heroic conduct in battle. When your 'valor' means heroic fighting spirit or prowess rather than plain courage, this is the word.

Use 勇気 for general courage or bravery in facing fear, and 武勇 when valor is tied to martial prowess or heroic feats of arms.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 勇気ゆうきcourage
• 武勇ぶゆうbravery
• 勇武ゆうぶbravery
• 勇烈ゆうれつbravery
• 驍勇ぎょうゆうbravery