How to say "majestic" in Japanese

• 壮大そうだいJLPT N1approx.Common
  na-adjective, nounCovers 'majestic' as grandeur of scale — sweeping scenery, vast structures, or an ambitious plan. The emphasis is on sheer size and scope.
  壮大そうだいな眺ながめですね。↗

  It's a magnificent view, isn't it?
• 雄大ゆうだいCommon
  na-adjective, nounDescribes majestic grandeur that inspires awe, especially of natural scenery such as mountains and oceans. Use it when the landscape itself feels imposing and vast.
  飛行機ひこうきからアルプスの雄大ゆうだいな眺ながめを楽たのしんだ。↗

  We enjoyed a grand view of the Alps from the airplane.
• 勇壮ゆうそうCommon
  na-adjectiveMajestic with a heroic, stirring quality: brave figures, warriors, or lively festivals that rouse the spirit. It is not the word for quiet or solemn grandeur.
• 堂々どうどうJLPT N1approx.Common
  taru-adjective, adverb (with と)Majestic as a dignified, imposing presence — most often a person's confident bearing or stately manner, though it can also describe an impressive building. The nuance is dignity rather than scale.
  その老人ろうじんは堂々どうどうとした顔かおつきをしていた。↗

  The old man had a noble countenance.
• 厳かおごそかJLPT N1approx.Common
  na-adjective, nounMajestic in the sense of solemn and reverent: ceremonies, temples, or a hushed atmosphere. Here the feeling is quiet gravity and dignity, not size or heroism.
  結婚けっこん生活せいかつがうまく行いっていない方ほうは結婚式けっこんしきの時ときにおごそかに神かみの前まえに誓ちかった、夫婦ふうふの誓約せいやくを思い出おもいだしてみましょう。↗

  And to the people whose married life is not going well, let's remember the marriage covenant sworn solemnly before God at the wedding ceremony.

Choose by what feels majestic: 壮大 for grand scale, 雄大 for awe-inspiring scenery, 勇壮 for heroic, stirring grandeur, 堂々 for dignified bearing, and 「厳か」 for solemn, reverent atmosphere.

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• 壮大そうだいmagnificent
• 雄大ゆうだいgrand
• 勇壮ゆうそうheroic
• 堂々どうどうmagnificent
• 厳かおごそかsolemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.)
• マジェスティックmajestic
• 威風堂々いふうどうどうmajestic
• 威厳のあるいげんのあるdignified
• いかめしいstern
• 巍々ぎぎtowering (mountains)