堂々 (どうどう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

堂々 (どうどう) means magnificent / impressive / dignified.

See example sentences below.

堂々 at a glance

堂々

どうどうdoudou

N1adj

magnificent / impressive / dignified

堂々どうどうdoudouN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

magnificent / impressive / dignified

Example 1

彼は堂々と発表した。

Translation

He gave his presentation confidently.

Example 2

堂々とした姿に感動した。

Translation

I was moved by the dignified appearance.