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柔よく剛を制す 【じゅうよくごうをせいす】

  1. [exp,v5s] soft and fair goes far; willows are weak, yet they bind other wood
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
柔 Tender, Weakness, Gentleness, Softness ジュウ, ニュウ やわ.らか, やわ.らかい, やわ, やわ.ら
剛 Sturdy, Strength ゴウ
制 System, Law, Rule セイ