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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.
彼は鷹揚な人だ。
He is a broad-minded person.
鷹揚に構えて、細かいことは気にしない。
He takes things in stride and doesn't worry about the small stuff.
祖父は鷹揚な性格で、孫たちの失敗にも笑って許してくれた。
My grandfather had a magnanimous personality and would laugh off his grandchildren's mistakes.
The kanji 鷹 (hawk) and 揚 (to raise) evoke the image of a hawk soaring high above, unconcerned with trivial matters below — a metaphor for noble composure. Common collocations: 鷹揚に構える (to remain composed/unflustered), 鷹揚な態度 (a magnanimous attitude). Generally a positive quality, though it can sometimes imply being too laid-back or careless. Homophone: 応用 (application, applied use) — completely different word. Related: 寛大 (generous, lenient — focuses on forgiveness), おおらか (easygoing — more colloquial).