太(ふと)っ腹(ぱら)

ふとっぱら
noun, na-adjective
generous; magnanimous; big-hearted
1. generous; magnanimous; big-hearted
Describes a person who is generous and open-handed, especially with money. Can be used as a noun (a generous person) or as a na-adjective (generous).
社長(しゃちょう)は太(ふと)っ腹(ぱら)だ。
The company president is generous.
太(ふと)っ腹(ぱら)な先輩(せんぱい)がみんなに奢(おご)ってくれた。
A generous senior treated everyone.
彼(かれ)は太(ふと)っ腹(ぱら)で、いつも部下(ぶか)の食事代(しょくじだい)を払(はら)ってくれる。
He is big-hearted and always pays for his subordinates' meals.

USAGE:
Primarily used to describe someone who is generous with money, particularly someone who willingly pays for others or gives lavishly. Carries a positive, admiring nuance. Can function as both a noun and a na-adjective.

GRAMMAR:

  • 太(ふと)っ腹(ぱら)な人(ひと) (a generous person)
  • 太(ふと)っ腹(ぱら)だ (is generous)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 太(ふと)っ腹(ぱら)な上司(じょうし) (a generous boss)
  • 太(ふと)っ腹(ぱら)に奢(おご)る (to treat generously)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 気前(きまえ)がいい: generous, open-handed (more everyday)
  • 寛大(かんだい): magnanimous, tolerant (broader, not just about money)
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