勇ましい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes someone or something that shows courage or valor.
Theme
User and their friend Aiko are watching a historical drama and discussing the actions of a samurai character.
勇ましい
いさましい
brave / valiant
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of a brave warrior shouting 'Yoo-hoo!' as they charge into battle. 『勇ましい』 (isamashii, 'brave') sounds like 'is a ma-shi' — 'is a mighty' warrior!
Cultural Note
『勇ましい』 (isamashii, 'brave') is often used in Japanese literature, media, and historical contexts to describe heroic figures, samurai, or courageous actions, reflecting cultural values of bravery and honor.
Forms
Base: 勇ましいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes someone or something that shows courage or valor.
Negative: 勇ましくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『勇ましくない』 (isamashikunai).
Past: 勇ましかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『勇ましかった』 (isamashikatta).
Adverbial: 勇ましくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『勇ましく』 (isamashiku).
Comparative: より勇ましいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番勇ましいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.