Meaning

Primary

Dignity

Alternative

Majesty

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Dignity is a strict thing. If you're too lenient, you'll lose all your dignity and majesty.

Reading

いげん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

王の言葉には威厳があった。

The king's words had authority.

彼はそれを威厳をもって言いました。

He said that with dignity.

校長は威厳をもって卒業生に語りかけた。

The principal spoke to the graduates with dignity.

夜明け前の静かな山には、言葉を失うほどの威厳がある。

The quiet mountains before dawn possess a majesty so great it leaves you speechless.

祖父の遺影からは、今でも威厳が感じられる。

Even now, my grandfather's portrait gives off a sense of dignity.

Kanji Composition