Translation guide
Describes something dignified, grand, and impressive in manner or appearance, often with a sense of formal elegance.
To describe a person, building, or movement that is grand, elegant, and commands respect.
A common adjective meaning 'dignified', 'majestic', or 'imposing'. Used for people, buildings, and behavior.
To describe a movement that is deliberate, elegant, and unhurried, like a stately dance or procession.
Means 'leisurely' or 'comfortably slow'. Often used for graceful, unhurried movements.
Both mean 'stately', but 堂々とした is more about an imposing, confident presence, while 威厳のある emphasizes solemn dignity and authority. 堂々とした can be used for a wide range of subjects, whereas 威厳のある is often reserved for people or institutions.
He entered the room with a stately manner.
The palace has a stately appearance.
Literally 'having dignity'. Emphasizes an air of authority and solemn grandeur.
The queen walks in a stately manner.
Means 'massive and dignified', often used for architecture, furniture, or atmosphere. Conveys a sense of solid, impressive elegance.
a stately mansion
Means 'having style/dignity'. Often used for people or things that possess a refined, impressive presence.
He is a stately old gentleman.
Means 'grand' or 'magnificent'. Can overlap with 'stately' when describing large-scale, impressive things, but is broader in meaning.
A stately procession moved down the street.
She walked with a stately gait.
Means 'elegant' or 'graceful'. Focuses on the beauty and refinement of the movement.
The swan is swimming in a stately manner.
Literally 'movement with dignity'. A more explicit phrase for a stately, dignified motion.
The dancer captivated the audience with her stately movements.
a stately judge (dignified and authoritative)
The English word 'stately' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Translating it as 国家的な (kokkateki na, 'national') or 州の (shū no, 'of a state') would be incorrect. Use the adjectives above based on context.