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.
堂々(どうどう)とした構(かま)えの城(しろ)が見(み)えた。
An imposing castle came into view.
彼女(かのじょ)は堂々(どうどう)たる体格(たいかく)の持(も)ち主(ぬし)だ。
She has an imposing physique.
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.
間違(まちが)っていないなら、堂々(どうどう)と自分(じぶん)の意見(いけん)を言(い)えばいい。
If you're not wrong, you should state your opinion boldly.

堂々(どうどう) conveys an impressive, commanding presence — whether describing someone's bearing, behavior, or physical appearance.

GRAMMAR FORMS:

  • 堂々(どうどう)と + verb: to do something confidently/boldly
  • 堂々(どうどう)たる + noun: dignified, imposing (formal/literary たる-adjective)
  • 堂々(どうどう)とした + noun: dignified, imposing (more conversational)
  • 堂々(どうどう)の + noun: decisive, clear (e.g., 堂々(どうどう)の一位(いちい))

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 堂々(どうどう)と意見(いけん)を言(い)う: to state one's opinion boldly
  • 堂々(どうどう)たる態度(たいど): dignified manner
  • 堂々(どうどう)たる体格(たいかく): imposing physique
  • 堂々(どうどう)と勝(か)つ: to win decisively

USAGE:
Always positive or neutral in tone — it praises confidence rather than criticizing arrogance. Used across formal writing, sports commentary, and everyday speech.

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Added 2026.1.16 23:51 · Revised 2026.3.28 19:56
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