ないごうがいじゅう
Meanings
Noun
Four character compound
1. gentle on the outside but tough on the inside; an iron hand in a velvet glove
Kanji used
inside
sturdy
outside
soft (to touch)
Pitch accent
いごうがいじゅう
Composed of
tough at heart
① そとがわ。含まれない。属さない。範疇にない。
softness; gentleness; weakness