JLPT N1 Advanced
健気
Touching bravery or earnestness in someone small or disadvantaged
Readings
Other forms
健気な
健気に
健気さ
Na-adjective, Noun
Brave and Earnest (in a touching way)
Refers to the admirable and touching manner in which a weaker or disadvantaged person confronts difficulties with pure intent.
Example
病気 の お母さん の ため に 、 幼い 娘 が 健気 に 料理 を し て い た 。
The little daughter was earnestly trying to cook for her sick mother; it was very touching.
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