How to say "majesty" in Japanese

• 尊厳そんげんCommon
  na-adjective, nounCovers majesty in the sense of solemn dignity that commands reverence, close to 'sanctity'. Use it for the inherent worth of a person, office, or the human being itself rather than showy grandeur.
  すべての人々ひとびとの権利けんりを尊厳そんげんすべきだ。↗

  You should regard the rights of all.
• 威厳いげんCommon
  nounThe central choice for majesty as an imposing, dignified presence. It describes the gravity and solemn bearing that make a ruler, elder, or figure of authority inspire awe in others.
  その捕虜ほりょには威厳いげんがあった。↗

  The prisoner of war bore himself with great dignity.
• 威風いふうCommon
  nounAlso refers to majestic, awe-inspiring dignity, but with a stronger nuance of powerful, imposing air or presence. It suits contexts emphasising an impressive outward show of authority.
• 栄華えいがCommon
  nounOnly marginally 'majesty': it really means glory, splendour, or flourishing prosperity. Use it when the English word suggests magnificent wealth and splendour, not personal dignity or bearing.

Choose 威厳 or 威風 for the imposing, awe-inspiring bearing of a ruler, 尊厳 for solemn dignity worthy of reverence, and 栄華 when 'majesty' really means glory or splendid prosperity.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 尊厳そんげんdignity
• 威厳いげんdignity
• 威風いふうmajesty
• 栄華えいがprosperity
• マジェスティーmajesty
• 威儀いぎdignity
• 威いpower