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内ない剛ごう外がい柔じゅう

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

な

いごうがいじゅう

Composed of

内ない剛ごう

tough at heart

outside of; not covered by

softness; gentleness; weakness