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意気揚々

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 意気揚々

意気揚揚
きようよう
四字熟語
~と Adverb
Freq #12313
1

'taru' adjective

triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits

Examples
ワールドカップで優勝した全日本チームは、意気揚々と帰国してきた。
The Japanese World Cup champion team came back home flushed with victory.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 99
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

idea
mind
heart
taste
thought
desire
care
liking

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もと
よし
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
12 strokes
Frequency: 1316
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

raise
elevate
hoist
praise
extol
fry in deep fat

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.げる
-あ.げ
あ.がる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あがり
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