JMdict: 2637400
柔よく剛を制す 【じゅうよくごうをせいす】
- [exp,v5s] soft and fair goes far; willows are weak, yet they bind other wood
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |