おおらか

おおらか
na-adjective
broad-minded, easygoing, generous
1. broad-minded, easygoing, generous
Having a tolerant, relaxed personality that doesn't get bothered by small matters.
彼女(かのじょ)はおおらかな性格(せいかく)だ。
She has an easygoing personality.
もっとおおらかに構(かま)えなさい。
Try to be more relaxed about it.
おおらかな気持(きも)ちで子育(こそだ)てをしたい。
I want to raise my children with a relaxed attitude.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: おおらかに (broad-mindedly, generously)
  • Noun form: おおらかさ (broad-mindedness)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • おおらかな性格(せいかく)/人(ひと) (easygoing personality/person)
  • おおらかな気持(きも)ち (relaxed feeling)
  • おおらかに構(かま)える (to take things easy)
  • おおらかに見守(みまも)る (to watch over with tolerance)

KANJI FORM:
大(おお)らか is sometimes seen but hiragana is standard.

NUANCE:
Positive trait implying generosity of spirit and not sweating the small stuff. Often associated with good parenting or leadership qualities.

CONTRAST:

  • おおらか: broad-minded, tolerant
  • 寛大(かんだい): magnanimous (more formal)
  • のんびり: leisurely, unhurried (more about pace)
  • 神経質(しんけいしつ) (antonym): nervous, fussy

Related Words

Antonym: 神経質(しんけいしつ) (nervous)
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Added 2026.1.17 15:52 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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