(きまえ)

きまえ
noun
generosity
1. generosity
generosity; liberality (especially with money)
(かれ)気前(きまえ)がいい。
He is generous.
気前(きまえ)よくチップを(わた)した。
He gave a generous tip.
社長(しゃちょう)気前(きまえ)がよくて、社員(しゃいん)全員(ぜんいん)にボーナスを()した。
The president is generous and gave bonuses to all employees.

気前(きまえ) refers to a generous disposition, especially regarding spending money or sharing resources.

Common expressions:

  • 気前(きまえ)がいい (generous, open-handed)
  • 気前(きまえ)(わる)い (stingy, tight-fisted)
  • 気前(きまえ)よく (generously, liberally - adverb)

Nuance:
気前(きまえ)がいい specifically emphasizes willingness to spend or give freely, often in a social or business context. It's commonly used to describe someone who treats others to meals or gives freely without hesitation.