鏘そう々そう

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

lively; energetic; enthusiastic

Obsolete term describing a lively, active, or enthusiastic manner. Used as a taru-adjective or adverb with と in classical Japanese.

• 古ふるい文ぶん献けんでは、鏘そう々そうたる意い気き込ごみと記しるされている。

  In old documents, it is written as 'with lively enthusiasm'.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

tinkling; ringing brightly

Archaic onomatopoeic use for the bright ringing or tinkling sound of metal, jewels, or similar objects. Often used with と.

• 鏘そう々そうと鈴すずの音おとが響ひびく様よう子すが詩しに詠よまれている。

  The scene of bells ringing brightly is composed in the poem.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

crying of a Chinese phoenix

Archaic, highly specific literary use referring to the cry of a Chinese phoenix. Found only in classical Chinese-influenced texts.

• 鏘そう々そうたる鳳ほう凰おうの鳴なき声ごえが漢かん詩しに登とう場じょうする。

  The crying of the phoenix, described as 鏘々, appears in Chinese poetry.