Translation guide
Describes a person who is kind, pleasant, and easy to get along with. Japanese expressions range from personality traits to descriptions of a person's atmosphere.
To describe someone who is fundamentally kind, friendly, and good-hearted.
The most common and versatile word for 'kind' or 'gentle'. It implies a warm, caring nature.
He is a very good-natured person.
She has a good-natured personality.
Specifically refers to a good-natured disposition or temperament. Often used to describe someone's inherent character.
She is so good-natured that everyone likes her.
Means 'gentle and warm-hearted'. Slightly more formal, often used in written descriptions or to describe a calm, good-natured person.
With his good-natured personality, he is trusted by everyone.
Means 'good and honest', emphasizing moral goodness. Can sound a bit formal or literary.
He is a good-natured citizen.
To describe someone who is good-natured in a lighthearted, easygoing way, often smiling and friendly.
Describes a person who is friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to. Implies a cheerful, good-natured openness.
He's a good-natured person; you can get along with him right away even if you've just met.
Means 'cheerful' or 'lively'. A good-natured person who is always bright and positive.
To describe someone whose good nature comes from innocence or simplicity, sometimes implying they are easily taken advantage of.
A good-natured person who is overly trusting and kind, often to their own detriment. Can be slightly negative, implying naivety.
He's so good-natured that he's easily fooled.
Means 'simple and honest', often used for good-natured country folk. Has a positive, rustic connotation.
To describe someone who is good-natured in the sense of being forgiving, tolerant, or not easily angered.
Means 'tolerant' or 'generous'. A good-natured person who accepts others' faults or differences.
He is good-natured even about mistakes.
Describes a big-hearted, generous, and easygoing nature. A good-natured person who doesn't sweat the small stuff.
優しい is the most general term for 'kind' and can describe actions or temporary states. 気立てが良い specifically refers to a person's innate good nature and is less commonly used in casual speech.
There is no single direct translation. Avoid literal combinations like 良い性質 (good nature) as a descriptor for people; it sounds unnatural. Use the options above based on the nuance you want to convey.
His good-natured cheerfulness brightens up everyone around him.
Describes someone who is friendly and affectionate, like a good-natured person who easily warms up to others. Often used for children or pets as well.
He greeted me with a good-natured smile.
純朴な青年が親切に道を教えてくれた。
A good-natured young man kindly showed me the way.
大らかな性格で、細かいことは気にしない。
She has a good-natured personality and doesn't worry about little things.