貫禄
Meanings
1
Refers to an imposing, dignified air that commands respect, often from experience or status.
He has gained a dignified presence with age.
That actor has gravitas just by standing on stage.
2
corpulence; obesity
euph
Euphemistic use, often humorous or indirect, referring to a large body size that can be seen as imposing.
You've developed a corpulent figure, haven't you?
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に貫禄があるsomeone has an imposing, dignified presence
Despite being young, he has real presence.
- 貫禄を見せるto display one's gravitas or commanding presence
The president showed his gravitas and closed the negotiation.
- 貫禄がつくto gain a dignified, commanding presence (with age or experience)
As he got older, he gained more presence.