堂々

Meaning

1. adj-tadv-to
   magnificent; grand; impressive; dignified; majestic; imposing; stately
2. adj-tadv-to
   fair; square; open; unashamed; brazen
3. adv-to
   grandly; boldly; confidently
4. adv-to
   fairly; squarely; unreservedly; brazenly

Example sentences

• ボートの操作者は禁煙の表示にも関わらず、堂々といつも吸っていた。

  Despite "No Smoking" signs, the boat operator was brazenly smoking all the time.

• 彼は非難されても堂々としていた。

  He stood tall even under criticism.

• 彼は堂々と振る舞う。

  He carries himself regally.