堂々 (Doudou) is a Japanese taru-adjective meaning “magnificent, grand, impressive, dignified”.
Meanings
- taru-adjective, adverb (to)magnificent; grand; impressive; dignified; majestic; imposing
- taru-adjective, adverb (to)fair; square; open; unashamed; brazen
- adverb (to)grandly; boldly; confidently
- adverb (to)fairly; squarely; unreservedly; brazenly
Examples
堂々としなさい。
Walk tall, son.
彼は堂々と振る舞う。
He carries himself regally.
彼は演説を堂々とやった。
He delivered his speech splendidly.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).