sturdy, strength
剛 centers on physical toughness and resilience: something sturdy, strong, and unyielding.
剛 combines 岡 (a hill or ridge) with 刂 (knife), suggesting something as hard and unyielding as a ridge that can cut. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the components likely reinforce the idea of strength and toughness.
A sturdy hill (岡) stands firm while a knife (刂) tries to cut it. The hill's strength resists the blade, showing toughness and resilience.
For ゴウ, imagine a strong golem (ゴウ) made of sturdy rock, standing like an unyielding hill. The golem's name cues ゴウ while its body embodies strength.
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strength; toughness; bravery; boldness
stiffness; rigidity
bristle; seta; stiff hair; coarse hair
vigour; vigor; virility; health; sturdiness
rigid body
Deva king (guardian god at a temple gate, holding a vajra); Vajrapani
blazing fastball
fortitude; firmness of character; sturdiness; inner strength; hardihood
vajra (indestructible substance); diamond; adamantine
shear modulus
tough at heart
gentle on the outside but tough on the inside; an iron hand in a velvet glove
tough on the outside but soft at heart
chilling (steel)
hardness and softness
very strong person; brave warrior; veteran
rigid body dynamics
bravery; prowess
unparalleled for valor; unmatched for bravery
strength; firmness