The judge faced the courtroom with a dignified demeanor.
This temple retains its ancient solemnity.
The principal had such dignity that the students naturally straightened up.
The king maintained his dignity even in a difficult situation.
He conveyed his dignity through a calm tone of voice.
The prime minister lost his air of authority because of that careless remark.
気品 describes graceful, noble refinement in appearance or manner, while 威厳 stresses an authoritative, awe-inspiring presence.
威厳 emphasizes solemn authority and dignity, while 貫禄 focuses on an imposing presence that naturally commands respect, often from experience.
威厳 specifically means dignity or majesty in a solemn, formal manner, whereas 威 is a broader term covering power and authority in general.
威厳 describes a dignified, commanding bearing or presence, while 権威 refers to actual recognized authority or expertise, not just outward dignity.
威厳 stresses a stern, authoritative dignity that commands respect or fear, whereas 風格 covers a broader range of refined or distinctive character.
威厳 emphasizes an authoritative, commanding dignity (e.g. of a leader), while 品格 is about refined character and respectability more generally.
権威 means authority or power recognized by others, while 威厳 is the personal quality of a dignified, commanding presence itself.
遺憾 (いかん, 'regrettable') and 威厳 (いげん, 'dignity') sound alike but have completely unrelated meanings.
威厳 describes a person's dignified, commanding bearing or presence, while 威信 describes the institutional prestige or trust that a person or organization holds.
Standard kanji spelling; the word is almost always written this way.
Composed of 威 (authority, majesty) and 厳 (stern, solemn). The combination has been used in classical Chinese and Japanese to denote an awe-inspiring, dignified presence.