Definition of 威あって猛からず (いあってたけからず)

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威あって猛からず

いあってたけからず

iattetakekarazu

expression
dignified without being overbearing, being dignified, and moreover warm, as such one is gentle
Other readings:
威有って猛からず【いあってたけからず】
Related Kanji
intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten
fierce, rave, rush, become furious, wildness, strength
possess, have, exist, happen, occur, approx