そうそう
錚々
sō sō

Taru Adjective
To-Adverb

1. eminent; prominent; distinguished; first-rate; leading

Usually Written in Kana
かれはそうそうたる学者がくしゃじってかなかった。
karewa sō sōtaru gakushani majitte ochitsukanakatta.
He felt ill at ease among prominent scholars.
Taru Adjective
To-Adverb

2. ringing (of metal); resonant (of a musical instrument)

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