Japanese

おごそか
Meaning: solemn; grave; majestic; stately
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun, na-adjective

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Handwriting

厳
か

Example sentences

The graduation ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere.
儀式は厳かに行われました。
The ceremony was conducted solemnly.
厳かな儀式の最中、神官が祝詞を奏上した。
In the midst of a solemn ceremony, the Shinto priest recited the ritual prayer.
婚礼の儀は、厳かな雰囲気の中で行われた。
The wedding ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere.
神職が厳かな声で祝詞を奏上した。
The Shinto priest recited the ritual prayer in a solemn voice.
神社の祭事は厳かに行われた
The shrine's festival was held solemnly.
神社では、一年の無事を祈る厳かな祭儀が執り行われた。
At the shrine, a solemn ritual was held to pray for safety throughout the year.
厳かな葬送の儀式が行われた。
A solemn funeral ceremony was held.
祭典では、干戚羽旄の舞が厳かに奉納された。
At the ceremony, the martial and civil dances were solemnly offered.
彼の地に伝わる祭りは今も厳かだ。
The festival handed down in that distant land remains solemn even now.

Usage Notes

Describes an atmosphere or event that is dignified, serious, and commands respect.

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