剛腕

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 剛腕 is read as ごうわん and means a strong arm literally or forceful leadership and ability figuratively.
• Basic usage: Leadership used to rebuild an organization appears in 剛腕を振るう, while a pitcher's strong arm appears in 剛腕を生かす.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Figurative and literal meanings
  • With a manager it means firm leadership and ability, while with a pitcher it means an arm capable of powerful, fast throws.
• Difference from 腕力
  • 腕力 is physical arm or bodily strength, while 剛腕 can mean both a strong arm and forceful leadership that drives work forward.