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What does 堂々 (どうどう, doudou) mean?

堂々 (どうどう, doudou) means dignified, imposing; majestic.

Quick facts
Readingどうどう
Romajidoudou
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
どうどう
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommondoudou

dignified, imposing; majestic

  1. 1adj-t · adv-to magnificent; grand; impressive
  2. 2adj-t · adv-to fair; square; open
  3. 3adv-to grandly; boldly; confidently
  4. 4adv-to fairly; squarely; unreservedly

Example sentences

  • He stated his opinion with dignity.

  • That building had a magnificent, imposing appearance.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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