仁に王おう立だち

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

imposing stance; daunting pose

Standing with feet firmly planted and arms crossed or akimbo, like a statue of a temple guardian (仁王). Often used for someone blocking the way or looking intimidating.

• 彼かれは玄げん関かんで仁に王おう立だちして、誰だれも通とおさなかった。

  He stood imposingly at the entrance and wouldn't let anyone pass.

• 先せん生せいが教きょう室しつの前まえに仁に王おう立だちして、静しずかにするように促うながした。

  The teacher stood with a daunting pose in front of the classroom, urging everyone to be quiet.