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.
They entered the venue triumphantly, with flags flying and drums beating.
It was a splendid, triumphant procession.
堂々 means 'magnificent' or 'imposing' in a general sense, whereas 旗鼓堂々 specifically evokes a military or ceremonial parade-like triumph.
Standard kanji spelling for this yojijukugo.
Alternate spelling using 堂堂 instead of 堂々.
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.