温厚篤実(おんこうとくじつ)

おんこうとくじつ
na-adjective
gentle and sincere, warm-hearted and honest
1. gentle and sincere, warm-hearted and honest
Having a gentle, mild temperament combined with sincerity and honesty. Describes an ideal person of good character.
彼(かれ)は温厚篤実(おんこうとくじつ)な人柄(ひとがら)で知(し)られている。
He is known for his gentle and sincere personality.
温厚篤実(おんこうとくじつ)な性格(せいかく)が周囲(しゅうい)から信頼(しんらい)されている。
His warm and honest character earns him trust from those around him.
温厚篤実(おんこうとくじつ)な先生(せんせい)として慕(した)われていた。
He was admired as a gentle and sincere teacher.
父(ちち)は温厚篤実(おんこうとくじつ)で、怒(おこ)ったところを見(み)たことがない。
My father is gentle and sincere; I've never seen him get angry.

FOUR-CHARACTER IDIOM (四字熟語(よじじゅくご))

COMPONENTS:

  • 温厚(おんこう) - gentle, mild-mannered
  • 篤実(とくじつ) - sincere, honest, faithful

USAGE: A highly complimentary expression used to describe someone's character. Often used in formal contexts like eulogies, letters of recommendation, or character references.

GRAMMAR: Functions as a な-adjective:

  • 温厚篤実(おんこうとくじつ)な人(ひと) (a gentle and sincere person)
  • 温厚篤実(おんこうとくじつ)な人柄(ひとがら) (a gentle and honest personality)

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • 誠実(せいじつ) - sincere, honest
  • 温和(おんわ) - gentle, mild
  • 篤実(とくじつ) - honest and sincere (part of this compound)

Related Words

Related: 誠実(せいじつ)
Related: 温和(おんわ)
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Added 2026.1.17 17:22 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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