大度(たいど)

たいど
noun, na-adjective
magnanimity; broad-mindedness; generosity of spirit
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

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 大度(たいど)な態度(たいど): magnanimous attitude
  • 大度(たいど)な人物(じんぶつ): magnanimous person
  • 大度(たいど)をもって接(せっ)する: to deal with others magnanimously

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 寛大(かんだい): lenient, generous — more commonly used, emphasizes forgiveness
  • 度量(どりょう): generosity of spirit, broadmindedness — similar meaning, slightly more common
  • 器(うつわ)が大(おお)きい: to be big-hearted — a colloquial expression for the same quality
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