1.
broad-minded, easygoing, generous
Having a tolerant, relaxed personality that doesn't get bothered by small matters.
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/人 (easygoing personality/person)
- おおらかな気持ち (relaxed feeling)
- おおらかに構える (to take things easy)
- おおらかに見守る (to watch over with tolerance)
Kanji form
大らか is sometimes seen but hiragana is standard.
Usage
Positive trait implying generosity of spirit and not sweating the small stuff. Often associated with good parenting or leadership qualities.