剛ごう臆おくじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounbravery and cowardiceA literary noun contrasting courage and timidity, often used in discussions of human nature or moral character. Rare in modern conversation.剛ごう臆おくは紙かみ一ひと重えだと言いわれる。It is said that bravery and cowardice are two sides of the same coin.