Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 柔よく剛を制す(じゅうよくごうをせいす) in Japanese

柔よく剛を制す, 柔能く剛を制す
Kana Reading
じゅうよくごうをせいす
Romaji
jūyokugōwoseisu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    soft and fair goes far; willows are weak, yet they bind other wood


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

sturdy, strength

On'Yomi: ゴウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

tender, weakness, gentleness, softness

On'Yomi: ジュウ, ニュウ

Kun'Yomi: やわ.らか, やわ.らかい, やわ, やわ.ら

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

ability, talent, skill, capacity

On'Yomi: ノウ

Kun'Yomi: よ.く

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

system, law, rule

On'Yomi: セイ

Kun'Yomi:

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