also: たちがいい
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
good-natured; of good character
Describes a person's inherent disposition or character as pleasant, kind, and not troublesome. Often contrasted with たちが悪い (ill-natured).
Antonyms: たちが悪い
彼はたちが良いから、誰とでもすぐ仲良くなれる。
He is good-natured, so he quickly becomes friends with anyone.
あの犬はたちが良くて、子供にも吠えたり
That dog has a good temperament and doesn't even bark at children.
Kana spelling is common and matches usual-kana usage.
Antonym: ill-natured, of bad character. Used for people or things that are troublesome or malicious.
The noun たち (質) means 'nature' or 'quality', combined with が良い (is good). The exact origin of たち is uncertain, but it is used in set phrases describing inherent character.