そんげん
Meanings
Adjective (な)
Noun
1. dignity; majesty; sanctity
Kanji used
esteem
strict
Pitch accent
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Composed of
zun (ancient Chinese wine vessel, usu. made of bronze); (arch.) honorific prefix referring to the listener; counter for buddhas
strict; stern
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
death with dignity; natural death (as opposed to extending one's life unnaturally with life support)
Examples (2 in total)
The Renaissance established the dignity of man.
He sacrificed his outstanding career to retain his dignity.