🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

英雄主義

Pronunciation / Transliteration: eiyū shugi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Heroism/ˈhɪə.rəʊ.ɪ.zəm/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼の英雄主義は多くの人々に感動を与えました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The qualities or attributes of a hero; exceptional courage or bravery.

    "The firefighter's heroism during the rescue operation was widely praised."
  2. 2

    An act of great bravery or courage.

    "Her heroism in saving the child from the burning building was recognized with a medal."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek 'hērōs' (hero), entering English via French in the late 18th century. It evolved to describe the characteristic actions, qualities, and conduct of a hero, particularly involving exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice.

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