大上段

だいじょうだん

Meanings

1. Noun holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture)
2. haughty attitude; overbearing manner

Kanji

• 大 big. Read as ダイ.
• 上 up. Read as ジョウ.
• 段 step. Read as ダン.

Words containing 大上段

• 大上段に構える (だいじょうだんにかまえる) to hold a sword above one's head

Word lists

• Martial arts

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