taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
with heroic drive and boundless energy
Describes a person or action full of brave spirit and vigorous momentum. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
He faced the battlefield with heroic drive and boundless energy.
The speech was full of heroic spirit and captivated the audience.
威風堂々 stresses dignified and majestic presence, whereas 雄気堂々 highlights brave and vigorous spirit.
Standard kanji spelling for this yojijukugo.
Alternate kanji form using 堂堂 instead of 堂々; less common but valid.
A yojijukugo combining 雄気 (heroic spirit) and 堂々 (imposing, magnificent). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the phrase is conventionally associated with a bold and energetic demeanor.