強きょう硬こう手しゅ段だん

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Meanings

noun

tough measure; strong-arm tactic; firm step

yojijukugo (four-character idiom)

Refers to forceful or uncompromising measures, often in political, business, or conflict contexts. Carries a nuance of using power or authority to push through a decision.

政せい府ふは強きょう硬こう手しゅ段だんに訴うったえた。
The government resorted to tough measures.
組くみ合あいは強きょう硬こう手しゅ段だんを取とる構かまえだ。
The union is poised to take strong action.