Definition of 内剛外柔 (ないごうがいじゅう)

ないごうがいじゅ

内剛外柔

ないごうがいじゅう

naigougaijuu

noun
gentle on the outside but tough on the inside, an iron hand in a velvet glove(yojijukugo)
Related Kanji
inside, within, between, among, house, home
sturdy, strength
outside
tender, weakness, gentleness, softness