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度胸
dokyou
Description
「度胸」は、こわいことがあっても、おそれずに立ち向かう強い心のことです。
"度胸" means a strong heart that faces scary things without fear.
大勢の前で話す時や、むずかしい場面で、この言葉がよく使われます。
This word is often used when speaking in front of many people or in difficult situations.
Meanings
度胸dokyou
courage, nerve, guts, boldness
彼は度胸があるね。
He is brave.
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Notes
- Etymology
度 (measure/degree) + 胸 (chest/heart), literally the 'measure of one's heart'.
- Nuance
度胸 stresses fearless nerve in the moment, while 勇気 is broader inner courage.
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