Hero in Japanese

"hero" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

勇者

yusha

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hero". The most common choice is shown first.

Top pick

England, English, hero, outstanding, calyx

Reading: ei

8 strokes · powerful

Where it comes from

Composed of grass (艹) and center (央). Center of flowers, excellence.

What it carries

Excellence, hero, Britain. Represents superiority in 'wisdom' and 'decisive'.

Related kanji for "hero"

hero

yuu · powerful, wisdom

Combines 'bird' (隹) with 'arm strength' (厷), depicting a powerful male bird. Extended to mean masculine valor and outstanding individuals.

The most common kanji for "hero" is 英, read as ei. It means England, English, hero. Related kanji: 雄 (hero).

英 has 8 strokes.