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威風堂々 (いふうどうどう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
majestic ; commanding ; imposing ; stately ; dignified
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
Describes a person, appearance, or manner that is full of dignity and authority, often with a grand or awe-inspiring presence. A yojijukugo used in formal or literary contexts.
入はい
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て
き
た
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He entered the hall with a majestic air.
Written forms 威い 風ふう 堂どう 々どう
Standard kanji form for this yojijukugo.
威い 風ふう 堂どう 堂どう
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 堂々 is the modern standard.
Kanji 威 intimidate, dignity, majesty Etymology A yojijukugo composed of 威 (authority, dignity), 風 (appearance, style), and 堂々 (magnificent, imposing). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is conventionally associated with a dignified and commanding presence.
