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おごそ

な adjectiveadjective (generic)nounnoun (generic)

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Meanings

solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.), austere, grave, majestic, dignified, stately, impressive

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Example sentences

神社じんじゃ境内けいだいおごそかな雰囲気ふんいきつつまれていた。

The shrine grounds were enveloped in a solemn atmosphere.

式典しきてんおごそかにおこなわれた。

The ceremony was conducted in a dignified manner.

ふる大聖堂だいせいどうなかはいると、そのおごそかさおもわずいきをのんだ。

Upon entering the old cathedral, I was so struck by its solemnity that I held my breath.

国王こくおう即位式そくいしきおごそかな雰囲気ふんいきなかおこなわれ、参列者さんれつしゃ全員ぜんいんふか感動かんどうおぼえた。

The king's enthronement ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere, and every attendee was deeply moved.

夜明よあけのもりおごそで、とりこえ以外いがいなにこえなかった。

The forest at dawn was austere, and nothing could be heard except the sound of birds.