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荘厳

そうごん
[sougon]

Meanings

1.Adj-naNoun

solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive

Other Readings

荘厳」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

荘厳な雰囲気の中で式典が行われた。

The ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere.

荘厳な山岳風景に心を打たれた。

I was struck by the sublime mountain scenery.

神殿の荘厳さに参拝者は息を呑んだ。

The visitors were awed by the solemnity of the shrine.