Translation guide
Describes a person who is tolerant, open to different ideas, and not narrow in their thinking.
The most common meaning: being open-minded and not judging others for their beliefs or lifestyles.
A standard word for tolerance, often used for accepting differences in opinion or behavior. Can be used as a noun or na-adjective.
Being flexible and not overly rigid about social norms or regulations.
The direct translation '広い心' (hiroi kokoro) is not idiomatic. Use '心が広い' instead.
彼はとても寛容な人だ。
He is a very broadminded person.
異なる意見に対して寛容であるべきだ。
We should be broadminded toward different opinions.
Literally 'heart is wide', a common phrase for being generous and broadminded. Often used in everyday speech.
彼女は心が広いから、誰とでも仲良くなれる。
She is broadminded, so she can get along with anyone.
Describes someone with the capacity to accept and embrace others' differences, often used for a warm, accepting personality.
彼は包容力があるので、みんなに慕われている。
He is broadminded, so everyone looks up to him.
Literally 'field of vision is wide', meaning having a broad perspective and being open to new ideas.
彼は視野が広いから、国際的な仕事に向いている。
He is broadminded, so he is suited for international work.
A loanword from English, used in casual or business contexts to mean open-minded. Less common than native expressions.
新しいアイデアに対してオープンマインドでいよう。
Let's be broadminded about new ideas.
Describes a relaxed, easygoing, and broadminded attitude, often used for parenting or leadership styles.
彼女はおおらかな性格で、細かいことは気にしない。
She has a broadminded personality and doesn't sweat the small stuff.
A somewhat literary term for being magnanimous and broadminded, often used in formal contexts.
彼の鷹揚な態度が周囲を和ませる。
His broadminded attitude puts everyone at ease.