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.
堂々と歩く。
To walk with confidence.
彼女は堂々とスピーチをした。
She gave her speech confidently.
悪いことをしていないなら、堂々としていればいい。
If you haven't done anything wrong, just hold your head high.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 堂々と歩く: to walk confidently
- 堂々と話す: to speak with confidence
- 堂々としている: to be composed and dignified
- 堂々たる態度: an imposing/dignified attitude
USAGE NOTES:
堂々と 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., 堂々とウソをつく, to lie brazenly).
RELATED FORM:
- 堂々たる〜: an imposing/magnificent ~ (literary attributive form)