Japanese

どうどう
Meaning: magnificent; grand; dignified; boldly
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

堂

Example sentences

He expressed his opinion dignifiedly in front of a large crowd.
相手の堂々とした態度に気圧された。
I was overwhelmed by my opponent's dignified attitude.
彼からの挑戦なら、堂々と受けて立とう。
If it is a challenge from him, I will boldly accept it.
目の前には富士山が堂々とそびえ立っている。
In front of my eyes, Mt. Fuji stands majestically.
事件は白昼堂々と人混みの中で起きた。
The incident happened in broad daylight in the middle of a crowd.
彼は魁塁之士と呼ぶにふさわしい、堂々とした体格の持ち主だ。
He has a grand physique, worthy of being called a 'kairui no shi'.
心広体胖な人は、何事にも動じず、その体格も堂々として見える。
A broad-minded and calm person is unperturbed by anything, and their physique also appears grand and composed.

Usage Notes

Describes someone who acts with confidence and without fear or hesitation.

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