大度(たいど)

たいど
noun, na-adjective
magnanimity; broad-mindedness; generosity of spirit
formalpersonality
1. magnanimity; broad-mindedness; generosity of spirit
The quality of being generous, tolerant, and not petty in one's thinking or behavior.
彼(かれ)は大度(たいど)な人物(じんぶつ)だ。
He is a magnanimous person.
大度(たいど)をもって相手(あいて)を許(ゆる)した。
He forgave the other person with magnanimity.
指導者(しどうしゃ)には大度(たいど)な心(こころ)が求(もと)められる。
Leaders are expected to have a magnanimous heart.

Composed of 大(たい) (great) + 度(ど) (measure, degree). Literally "great measure," suggesting a person whose capacity for tolerance and understanding is vast. A literary and somewhat formal word.

Usage

  • 大度(たいど)な＋noun — as a na-adjective modifying a noun
  • 大度(たいど)をもって — "with magnanimity"
  • Most often used to describe leaders, historical figures, and respected individuals
  • Appears more in written and formal speech than casual conversation

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Compare: 寛大(かんだい) (lenient, generous)
Compare: 度量(どりょう) (generosity of spirit, broadmindedness)
Compare: 器(うつわ)が大(おお)きい (to be big-hearted)
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