wise and resolute; intelligent and unyielding
A yojijukugo describing a person who is both intellectually sharp and morally firm, not easily swayed. Used in formal or literary contexts to praise character.
He is known as a person of wisdom and fortitude.
A leader is required to have the qualities of being wise and resolute.
Emphasizes bold decisiveness rather than intellectual sharpness.
Means 'wise' or 'intelligent' alone, without the nuance of unyielding strength.
A yojijukugo combining 聡明 (wise, intelligent) and 剛毅 (strong-willed, resolute). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows the pattern of classical four-character compounds used to describe ideal character traits.