Lingaku- tough on the outside but soft at heartyojijukugo
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- tough on the outside but soft at heart
This phrase is used to describe a person who appears strong or strict externally but is actually kind, gentle, or caring internally. It reflects a contrast between their outward demeanor and inner personality.
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ないじゅうがいごう内柔外剛のひと人a person who is tough on the outside but soft at heartないじゅうがいごう内柔外剛のかんがえ考えa mindset that is tough on the outside but soft at heartないじゅうがいごう内柔外剛であるto be tough on the outside but soft at heartないじゅうがいごう内柔外剛のせいかく性格a character that is tough on the outside but soft at heartないじゅうがいごう内柔外剛をつらぬく貫くto maintain being tough on the outside but soft at heartないじゅうがいごう内柔外剛のばらんすバランスthe balance of being tough on the outside but soft at heartないじゅうがいごう内柔外剛をしんじょう信条とするto hold being tough on the outside but soft at heart as a guiding principle
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