意気揚々 (ikiyouyou) Japanese meaning: triumphant | Kotomora彼は優勝して意気揚々と帰ってきた。
He came back triumphant after winning the championship.
He entered the venue with an exultant attitude.
Usage patterns
意気揚々と〈動詞〉to do something triumphantly/in high spirits
The winning team left the venue triumphantly.
意気揚々とした〈物〉a triumphant, exultant (expression, manner, etc.)
He came back with a triumphant expression on his face.
意気揚々と引き返すto head back in triumph
The players who won the match headed back in triumph.
