taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
lively; energetic; enthusiastic
Obsolete term describing a lively, active, or enthusiastic manner. Used as a taru-adjective or adverb with と in classical Japanese.
古い文献では、鏘々たる意気込みと記されている。
In old documents, it is written as 'with lively enthusiasm'.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
tinkling; ringing brightly
Archaic onomatopoeic use for the bright ringing or tinkling sound of metal, jewels, or similar objects. Often used with と.
鏘々と鈴の音が響く様子が詩に詠まれている。
The scene of bells ringing brightly is composed in the poem.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
crying of a Chinese phoenix
Archaic, highly specific literary use referring to the cry of a Chinese phoenix. Found only in classical Chinese-influenced texts.
鏘々たる鳳凰の鳴き声が漢詩に登場する。
The crying of the phoenix, described as 鏘々, appears in Chinese poetry.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 鏘 is associated with tinkling or ringing sounds, and the reduplicated form 鏘々 mimics that sound symbolically. The word is obsolete in modern Japanese.