けなげ

Common word

  1. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    admirable, commendable, praiseworthy, laudable, brave, heroic, noble, courageous

    • 彼が直向きに生きるその姿は実に健気です。
      The single-minded way he gets on with his life is truly admirable.