Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 内剛外柔(ないごうがいじゅう) in Japanese

内剛外柔
Kana Reading
ないごうがいじゅう
Romaji
naigōgaijū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    gentle on the outside but tough on the inside; an iron hand in a velvet glove


Related Kanji

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 5

5 strokes

outside

On'Yomi: ガイ, ゲ

Kun'Yomi: そと, ほか, はず.す, はず.れる, と-

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JLPT 3

4 strokes

inside, within, between, among, house, home

On'Yomi: ナイ, ダイ

Kun'Yomi: うち

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