勇壮
ゆうそう · yuusou (also spelled yuso)
Heroic, brave, majestic, soul-stirring, lively, gallant
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How it’s used
Literary or formal word for describing grand, stirring scenes or music, rarely used in casual speech.
Often confused with 雄大 (yūdai), which emphasizes grand scale rather than brave spirit.
Example sentences
勇壮な行進曲が会場に響きわたった。
A majestic march resounded through the hall.
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山の頂から見た勇壮な景色に息をのんだ。
I gasped at the heroic scenery seen from the mountain summit.
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What does 勇壮 mean?
Heroic, brave, majestic, soul-stirring, lively, gallant.
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ゆうそう (yuusou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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