JLPT N3 Intermediate
堂々
Magnificent, dignified, confident, or unashamedly open
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Other forms
堂々と adverb
堂々たる adjective
堂々とした adjective
1 Adverb (with と), Adjective (with たる/とした)
Impressive / Confident
Describes an imposing presence or a manner completely free from hesitation or fear.
Example
彼 は オリンピック で 2位 だ った が 、 堂々 と した 表情 で メダル を 受け取った 。
He got second place at the Olympics, but he accepted the medal with a proud and dignified expression.
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2 Adverb (with と)
Openly / Brazenly
Indicates that an action is performed right out in the open without any attempt to hide it.
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