懐ふところの深ふかい

expression, i-adjective

broad-minded; generous; tolerant

Describes a person who is open-hearted, accepting, and not petty. Often used to praise someone's character. The expression is a set phrase; the adjective 深い modifies 懐 (ふところ, 'bosom' or 'heart').

See also: 懐が深い

• 彼かれは懐ふところの深ふかい人ひとで、誰だれとでも仲なか良よくなれる。

  He is a broad-minded person who can get along with anyone.

• あの先せん生せいは懐ふところの深ふかいから、どんな質しつ問もんでも真しん剣けんに聞きいてくれる。

  That teacher is so tolerant that he listens seriously to any question.