“Imposing” in Japanese
Short answer
Imposing in Japanese is “広壮” (kousou). Full meaning: grand, imposing, magnificent.
Other ways to say “Imposing” in Japanese
凛々しい
ririshii gallant, manly, brave, imposing, awe-inspiring, chivalrous, dignified
厳めしい
ikameshii stern, grave, austere, imposing, dignified, formidable, solemn, majestic; strict (e.g. security), severe, firm, rigid, rigorous
どっしり
dosshiri bulky and heavy, massive, solid, weighty, substantial; dignified, imposing, composed
壮麗
sourei magnificent, grand, splendid, imposing
威風堂々
ifuudoudou majestic, commanding, imposing, stately, dignified, with pomp and circumstance
立派
rippa splendid, fine, handsome, elegant, imposing, prominent, impressive; praiseworthy, creditable, worthy; legal, legitimate, lawful
凛凛しい
ririshii gallant, manly, brave, imposing, awe-inspiring, chivalrous, dignified
りゝしい
ririshii gallant, manly, brave, imposing, awe-inspiring, chivalrous, dignified
りりしい
ririshii gallant, manly, brave, imposing, awe-inspiring, chivalrous, dignified
宏壮
kousou grand, imposing, magnificent
宏荘
kousou grand, imposing, magnificent
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