“Pluck” in Japanese
Short answer
Pluck in Japanese is “肝っ玉” (kimottama). Full meaning: guts, pluck, nerve, spirit.
Other ways to say “Pluck” in Japanese
度肝
dogimo guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
肝ッ玉
kimottama guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
肝玉
kimodama guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
度胸
dokyou courage, bravery, pluck, nerve, grit, guts
心意気
kokoroiki spirit, determination, pluck, mettle
ド肝
dogimo guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
ど肝
dogimo guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
ドギモ
dogimo guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
どぎも
dogimo guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
度胆
dogimo guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
胆玉
kimodama guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
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