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[()·げん()]
igen
noun

English Meaning(s) for 威厳

noun
  1. dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity

Definition and Synonyms for 威厳

Stateliness impressiveness in scale or proportion
Synonyms: 威儀, 威厳, 威風, 尊厳, 栄華
Dignity formality in bearing and appearance
Synonyms: 威儀, 威厳, 威容, 威風, 尊厳, 荘厳, 荘厳, 貫禄, 重み
Dignity high office or rank or station
Synonyms: しな, 体面, 値打ち, , , 品位, 品格, 威儀, 威厳, 威容, 威風, 尊厳, 貫禄, 面目, 高位

Meanings for each kanji in 威厳

» intimidate; dignity; majesty; menace; threaten
» stern; strictness; severity; rigidity

Categories 威厳 is a member of

Grandness splendid or imposing in size or appearance
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Mien dignified manner or conduct
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Position the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
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Sample Sentences for 威厳

It is beneath my dignity to ask a favor.
With dignity she protested her innocence.
Recently, the dignity and importance of the Japanese father has diminished.
The doctor looked gravely at the patient.
Perhaps the only true dignity of man is his capacity to despise himself.

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