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“confidently” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidōdō

Example

私はみんなの前で堂々と話します。watashi wa mi n na no mae de dō dō to hana shi ma su

I speak confidently in front of everyone.

Illustration for 堂々 (confidently)

How to say “confidently” in Japanese

“Confidently” in Japanese is 堂々 (dōdō).

Shows confidence openly and without hesitation, especially when facing other people.

Full entry for 堂々: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 堂々

間違えても、彼は堂々と答えます。ma chiga e te mo kare wa dō dō to kota e ma su

Even when he makes a mistake, he answers confidently.

Tips for using 堂々

  • The adverb 堂々 (dōdō) is common in descriptions of public speaking and means confident rather than merely loud or forceful.

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