synonym Comparative
勇気
VS
度胸
Differences Between "勇気" and "度胸"
Option A
勇気
Meaning
courage; bravery
Reading
ゆうき (yūki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
いじめられている友人を助けるために、彼は_______を出して声を上げました。
In order to help his friend who was being bullied, he gathered his courage and raised his voice.
Option B
度胸
Meaning
courage; guts; pluck; nerve; bravery
Reading
どきょう (dokyō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は大勢の観客を前にしても全く緊張せず、大した_______の持ち主だと審査員たちを驚かせました。
Even before a large audience, he did not tense up at all, surprising the judges as a owner of great courage.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(courage; bravery)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 勇気: Refers to courage or bravery to face danger, fear, or a difficult task. Often used with 勇気を出す (gather one's courage). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Gather your courage! ...っ, Is confessing to me really that terrifying?! Just look straight into my eyes and say "I love you"! I'm waiting!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『勇気を出しなさい！...っ、私に「好きです」って告白するのに、そんなに凄まじい勇気が必要なの？！私の前では、何も怖がらずに本当の気持ちを真っ直ぐ言いなさい！』
- 度胸: Refers to courage, guts, pluck, nerve, or bravery to face dangerous or difficult situations without showing fear. Often used as 度胸がある or 度胸を決める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Courage! Guts! Show some guts and make a bold confession to your beautiful superior! Don't let me do all the embarrassing talk! Propose with manly courage!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ど、度胸よ！『部長を一生幸せにするのは俺です！』って私の目を見て大声で叫ぶくらいの度胸を見せなさい！意気地なしのあんたの背中、私が度胸（キック）で押してあげるから！』
- 勇気: Refers to courage or bravery to face danger, fear, or a difficult task. Often used with 勇気を出す (gather one's courage). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Gather your courage! ...っ, Is confessing to me really that terrifying?! Just look straight into my eyes and say "I love you"! I'm waiting!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『勇気を出しなさい！...っ、私に「好きです」って告白するのに、そんなに凄まじい勇気が必要なの？！私の前では、何も怖がらずに本当の気持ちを真っ直ぐ言いなさい！』
- 度胸: Refers to courage, guts, pluck, nerve, or bravery to face dangerous or difficult situations without showing fear. Often used as 度胸がある or 度胸を決める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Courage! Guts! Show some guts and make a bold confession to your beautiful superior! Don't let me do all the embarrassing talk! Propose with manly courage!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ど、度胸よ！『部長を一生幸せにするのは俺です！』って私の目を見て大声で叫ぶくらいの度胸を見せなさい！意気地なしのあんたの背中、私が度胸（キック）で押してあげるから！』
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