taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
severe; intense; commanding; awe-inspiring
Describes a person's demeanor, expression, or atmosphere that is stern, dignified, and imposing. Often used in literary or formal contexts with とした or としている.
彼の凛々とした態度に、誰もが圧倒された。
Everyone was overwhelmed by his commanding demeanor.
その武
The samurai stood on the battlefield with a stern expression.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
biting; bitter cold; piercing; frigid
Used for intensely cold weather or wind that feels sharp and penetrating. Typically appears in literary descriptions of winter scenes.
凛々とした寒さが肌を刺す。
The biting cold pierces the skin.
外は凛々と冷え込んでいる。
It is bitterly cold outside.
Full kanji spelling without repetition mark; less common but still used.
Full variant kanji spelling; very rare.
Reduplication of 凛 (りん), a kanji meaning 'cold' or 'dignified'. The repetition intensifies the quality, creating a literary taru adjective.