鷹 揚(おうよう)

おうよう

na-adjective

generous; magnanimous; easygoing

1. generous; magnanimous; easygoing; broad-minded

Having a relaxed, generous disposition that does not get bothered by small matters. Describes someone who is tolerant and unflustered, with the composure associated with nobility or maturity.

彼(かれ)は鷹揚(おうよう)な人(ひと)だ。

He is a broad-minded person.

鷹揚(おうよう)に構(かま)えて、細(こま)かいことは気(き)にしない。

He takes things in stride and doesn't worry about the small stuff.

祖父(そふ)は鷹揚(おうよう)な性格(せいかく)で、孫(まご)たちの失敗(しっぱい)にも笑(わら)って許(ゆる)してくれた。

My grandfather had a magnanimous personality and would laugh off his grandchildren's mistakes.

Common collocations

鷹揚(おうよう)に構(かま)える: to stay relaxed and unflustered
鷹揚(おうよう)な態度(たいど): a magnanimous, easygoing manner
鷹揚(おうよう)な人柄(ひとがら): a generous, broad-minded character

Usage

Mostly praise, but it can hint at being too relaxed about details. The kanji suggest a hawk soaring above, untroubled by small things below.

Similar words

おおらか: easygoing, generous-hearted; the everyday word.
寛大(かんだい): lenient, forgiving of others' faults.

Watch out

The homophone 応用(おうよう) means application, applied use.

Related Words

Compare: おおらか (easygoing, generous-hearted)

Compare: 寛大(かんだい) (lenient, forgiving of others' faults.)

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Added 2026.3.23 12:38 · Revised 2026.9.30 2:25

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