“Bold” in Japanese
Short answer
Bold in Japanese is “図太い” (zubutoi). Full meaning: bold, shameless, cheeky, brash, impudent.
Other ways to say “Bold” in Japanese
大胆
daitan bold, daring, audacious
豪胆
goutan bold, daring, dauntless, intrepid, stout-hearted
野太い
nobutoi audacious, daring, bold, impudent, cheeky; throaty (voice), rough, deep, hoarse
豪気
gouki sturdy spirit, bold, daring, brave, valiant, undaunted, stouthearted
ズ太い
zubutoi bold, shameless, cheeky, brash, impudent
ずぶとい
zubutoi bold, shameless, cheeky, brash, impudent
肝が太い
kimogafutoi bold, daring, unflappable
臆面もない
okumenmonai bold, audacious, impudent, unashamed, unabashed
ごうぎ
gougi sturdy spirit, bold, daring, brave, valiant, undaunted, stouthearted
太々しい
futebuteshii impudent, brazen, shameless, bold
ダイタン
daitan bold, daring, audacious
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