Japanese meaning of 質実剛毅
Reading:
しつじつごうき (shitsujitsu gouki)
English Translation:
Simple, honest, and strong-willed
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Simple, honest, and strong-willed.
Cultural Context:
Associated with samurai ideals and traditional virtues.
飾り気がなく誠実で意思が強いこと。
武士道や日本の伝統的美徳と結びつけられる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase describing a character of simplicity and steadfastness; often with “な人” or “の性格.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be mistaken as meaning “simple-minded” in a negative sense.
Example
Basic Example
彼は質実剛毅な人柄で知られている。
He is known for being simple, honest, and strong-willed.
Applied Example
彼は質実剛毅な性格で、飾らずまっすぐに夢を追い続ける。
He has a simple, honest, and strong-willed nature, pursuing his dreams without pretension.