taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
triumphantly; in splendid array; with colors flying and band playing
A yojijukugo describing a triumphant, majestic advance or display, often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼らは旗鼓堂々と入場した。
They entered the venue triumphantly, with flags flying and drums beating.
旗鼓堂々たる行進だった。
It was a splendid, triumphant procession.
A yojijukugo composed of 旗 (flag), 鼓 (drum), and 堂々 (imposing, magnificent). The phrase evokes the image of an army advancing with banners unfurled and drums beating, symbolizing a triumphant and orderly display. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is used in classical and literary Japanese.