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質実剛健 (shitsujitsugouken) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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人ひと
柄がら
で
、
多おお
く
の
人ひと
から
信しん
頼らい
さ
れ
て
いる
。
He has an unaffected, sincere, and vigorous character, and is trusted by many.
This school has 'simple and sturdy' as its motto.
Kanji 質 substance, quality, matter 健 healthy, health, strength Related words 質しっ 素そ 質素 means 'simple' or 'frugal' in lifestyle, while 質実剛健 adds the nuance of inner strength and sincerity.
剛ごう 健けん 剛健 alone means 'vigorous' or 'sturdy'; 質実剛健 combines it with simplicity and honesty.
Etymology A yojijukugo combining 質実 (simple and sincere) and 剛健 (sturdy and vigorous). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is used as a traditional ideal of character.
