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貫禄
Meaning in Englishpresence, dignity
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What it means
貫禄 denotes a dignified bearing and commanding presence that stems from long experience, established status, and earned credibility in public life.
Main meanings
- dignity and gravitas in bearing or demeanor
- an authoritative presence that commands respect
- the mature poise often associated with seasoned leaders
How to use it
Used mainly in formal or literary contexts to describe people, especially officials or leaders, with a calm, authoritative presence; common collocations include 貫禄を示す, 貫禄がある, 貫禄を漂わせる; not typical in casual everyday speech.
Variants and close terms
- 威厳, いげん — dignity, gravitas
- 堂々たる風格, どうどうたる ふうかく — imposing bearing
- 貫禄を欠く, かんろくをかく — lacks gravitas
Composition
- 貫: to pierce through; persistence or consistency
- 禄: salary, emolument; status or official stipend
Origin
Origin and historical usage: the term appears in classical Japanese literature and Edo-period writings to describe a person’s dignified demeanor earned by long service, with the modern sense of gravitas popularized in later eras.
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