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意気軒昂 (いきけんこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective, taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
in high spirits ; elated ; exuberant
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
Describes a person or atmosphere full of energy and enthusiasm; often used in literary or formal contexts. Can be used as a な-adjective, たる-adjective, or adverbially with と.
He began his speech with an exuberant attitude.
Written forms 意い 気き 軒けん 昂こう
Standard kanji form for this yojijukugo.
意い 気き 軒けん 高こう
Variant spelling using 高 instead of 昂; both are encountered.
Kanji 軒 flats, counter for houses, eaves Etymology A yojijukugo combining 意気 (spirit, vigor) and 軒昂 (rising high, elated). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a classical Chinese-derived expression.
