堂々(どうどう)と

どうどうと

adverb

grandly, confidently, imposingly

1. grandly, confidently, imposingly, boldly

In a dignified, confident, and impressive manner. Describes acting without hesitation or shame, or having an imposing and majestic presence.

堂々(どうどう)と歩(ある)く。

To walk with confidence.

彼女(かのじょ)は堂々(どうどう)とスピーチをした。

She gave her speech confidently.

悪(わる)いことをしていないなら、堂々(どうどう)としていればいい。

If you haven't done anything wrong, just hold your head high.

Common patterns

堂々(どうどう)と歩(ある)く: to walk confidently
堂々(どうどう)と話(はな)す: to speak with confidence
堂々(どうどう)としている: to be composed and dignified
堂々(どうどう)たる態度(たいど): an imposing/dignified attitude

Usage

堂々(どうどう)と is generally positive, suggesting dignity and self-assurance. However, it can carry an ironic or negative nuance when someone acts brazenly despite doing something wrong (e.g., 堂々(どうどう)とウソをつく, to lie brazenly).

Related form

堂々(どうどう)たる〜: an imposing/magnificent ~ (literary attributive form)

Related Words

Compare: こそこそ (sneakily, stealthily)

Related: 胸(むね)を張(は)る (to be proud, to hold one's head high)

Compare: おずおず (timidly, bashfully, hesitantly)

Related: 凛々(りり)しい (dignified, gallant, valiant)

Compare: 場馴(ばな)れる (to get used to a situation)

Compare: 堂々(どうどう)たる (imposing)

Compare: あからさま (blatant)

Compare: 公然(こうぜん) (openly)

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Added 2026.3.12 10:23 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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