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

彼はそれを威厳をもって言いました。

He said that with dignity.

Kanji Composition