holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture)
だいじょうだん
Noun
1.
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture)
martial arts
2.
haughty attitude, overbearing manner
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大上段の構えは、相手に威圧感を与える効果がある。
The Jodan-no-kamae posture has the effect of intimidating the opponent.
彼の提案は大上段からの一方的なもので、チームの士気を下げた。
His proposal was unilateral and overbearing, lowering the team's morale.
彼はいつも大上段に構えた物言いをする。
He always speaks with an overbearing attitude.
議論の場で大上段に振りかざすような態度は、反感を買うだけだ。
An overbearing attitude wielded in a debate will only incur resentment.
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