剛 — Sturdy / Strength

Master (高手)ごう

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剛 (readings: ごう; Japanese kanji) means “Sturdy / Strength”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 剛健 (robust).

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What does 剛 mean?

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Kanji	剛
Meaning	Sturdy / Strength
Readings	ごう
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	剛健 (robust)

How to read 剛

剛 is read ごう depending on the word.

Words with 剛

剛健cường tráng

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Updated: 2026-07-22