Inner strength
Great strength
Original collection wording is archived below. Read the dictionary explanation for context.
gōriki / ごうりき
Dictionary meaning
剛力 (gōriki) means great strength. Brawn is the original collection label, emphasizing physical strength. In a historical sense, the word can also refer to a mountain guide who carries a traveller’s loads.
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Context & cautions
Gōriki is the reading of 剛力. The example below shows how the word is used in a Naruto technique name.
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Naruto example: 木ノ葉剛力旋風
In Naruto, Might Guy uses 木ノ葉剛力旋風 (Konoha Gōriki Senpū). The official Naruto article describes a spinning back kick delivered with tremendous strength. In this technique name, 剛力 highlights the kick’s great physical power. This is a specific example from the series, separate from the word’s general dictionary meaning.
From the original collection
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Archived source spelling (before review)
Brawn kanji tattoo
剛力: goriki
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