英雄
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Base noun form. Used to describe a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Often appears in stories, history, and media.
Theme

User and their classmate Taro are talking about history class, discussing famous figures from the past.

英雄

えいゆう

hero / great man

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Memory Hook

Imagine a hero in a movie saving the day — 'Eiyuu' sounds like 'A hero' in English. Think: 'A hero is an 英雄 (eiyuu, 'hero').'

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『英雄』 (eiyuu, 'hero') often refers to historical figures, legendary warriors, or characters in anime and manga, such as 『サムライ』 (samurai, 'samurai') or superheroes in popular media.

Forms

Base: 英雄Base noun form. Used to describe a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Often appears in stories, history, and media.