兀然
also: ごつぜん
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Meanings
1
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
towering; looming
rare term
Describes something standing tall and imposing, often with a sense of solitary prominence. Rare literary usage.
The mountain towers loftily.
2
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
standing motionlessly; still
rare term
Describes a person or thing standing completely still, as if rooted to the spot. Rare literary usage.
He stood there motionlessly.