堂々(どうどう)

どうどう
adverb, na-adjective, taru-adjective
dignified; imposing; grand; boldly
1. dignified; imposing; grand
Describes someone or something that has a majestic, impressive presence. Conveys confidence and authority.
堂々(どうどう)たる態度(たいど)で試合(しあい)に臨(のぞ)んだ。
He faced the match with a dignified attitude.
2. boldly; confidently; openly
Describes acting with confidence and without hesitation or shame.
彼(かれ)は堂々(どうどう)とスピーチをした。
He gave a speech with dignity and confidence.
堂々(どうどう)と一位(いちい)で優勝(ゆうしょう)した。
He won first place decisively.

堂々(どうどう) is a formal expression conveying majesty and confidence.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 堂々(どうどう)と〜する: to do something confidently
  • 堂々(どうどう)たる態度(たいど): dignified manner
  • 堂々(どうどう)の一位(いちい): clear first place

GRAMMAR NOTE:
Can be used as たる-adjective (堂々(どうどう)たる) before nouns, which is a formal/literary construction.

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Added 2026.1.16 23:51 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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