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Like a plum!

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Confanity

An inversion of a previous yojijukugo: 外柔内剛 gai.juu.nai.gou Literally: outside – soft/weak/gentle – inside – sturdy/strong Alternately: Gentle but firm. An iron fist in a velvet glove. Speaking softly but carrying a big stick. Appearing soft or weak, but actually … Continue reading →

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