強こわ持もて

noun

being treated well out of fear; deferential treatment due to intimidation

Describes a situation where someone is treated with respect or care not because of genuine affection, but because others are afraid of them. Often used for people with a scary appearance or reputation.

• 彼かれは強こわ持もてだから、誰だれも逆さからえない。

  He is treated with deference out of fear, so no one can oppose him.

• あの先せん生せいは強こわ持もてで、生せい徒とたちはみんな静しずかにしている。

  That teacher is feared and respected, so all the students stay quiet.