Meaning of 堂々 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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堂々, 堂堂JLPT 1
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Kana Readingどうどう
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Romajidōdō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- `taru` adjective, adverb taking the `to` particle
- Meaning
- magnificent; grand; impressive; dignified; majestic; imposing; stately
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- fair; square; open
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- Parts of speech
- adverb taking the `to` particle
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- grandly; boldly; confidently
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- fairly; squarely
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- unreservedly; without apology; without hesitation
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Example Sentences
堂々, 堂堂, どうどう used in context
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ボートの操作者は禁煙の表示にも関わらず、堂々といつも吸っていた。
Despite "No Smoking" signs, the boat operator was brazenly smoking all the time.
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教室でどうどうとタバコをすう高校生たちとそれを注意できない教師たちは罰を受けることになります。
High school students who flagrantly smoke in class and the teachers who can't caution them will be punished.
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He stood tall even under criticism.
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He carries himself regally.
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He delivered his speech splendidly.
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He bore himself well at the ceremony.
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