noun, na-adjective
sincere and kindhearted; honest and simple
Describes a person's character as genuinely warm, honest, and unpretentious. Somewhat literary and not common in everyday speech.
彼の敦厚な人柄に、誰もが心を開いた。
Everyone opened up to his sincere and kindhearted personality.
敦厚な態度で接することが、信頼を得る第一歩だ。
Approaching others with honesty and simplicity is the first step to gaining trust.
Composed of 敦 (sincere, kind) and 厚 (thick, warm-hearted). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys deep sincerity and warmth.