意気揚揚

意気揚々

Reading

Kana: いきようよう

Romaji: ikiyouyou

Definition

adj-t

adv-to

1

triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits

Note: yojijukugo

See also: 揚々

Kanji

意

Reading: イ

Meanings: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

気

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき

Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

揚

Readings: ヨウ、 あ.げる、 -あ.げ、 あ.がる

Meanings: raise, elevate, hoist, praise, extol, fry in deep fat