Translation guide
The English adverb 'generously' can describe giving freely, acting kindly, or using an abundant amount. In Japanese, the expression depends on the nuance: whether you mean giving money/time in large amounts, interpreting someone's actions kindly, or applying something liberally.
To describe giving money, time, help, etc. in a generous, unstinting way.
Adverb form of 気前がいい (kimae ga ii), meaning generous, open-handed. Used when someone gives money or things without hesitation.
He donated generously.
She tipped generously.
Literally 'without sparing', used for giving time, effort, or resources unstintingly.
He generously provided assistance.
Colloquial, meaning 'big-heartedly', often used for spending money generously.
The boss generously treated us.
To describe interpreting someone's words or actions in a generous, favorable light.
To describe using a large amount of something, like butter, paint, or seasoning.
To describe praising someone or giving credit in a generous, unstinting way.
Noun phrase meaning 'unstinting praise'. Often used with 送る (okuru) or 与える (ataeru).
He gave generous praise to the work.
Please take his joke generously.
I put dressing generously on the salad.
この料理にはバターがふんだんに使われている。
Butter is used generously in this dish.