expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
fair-minded; sensible; understanding
Describes a person who is reasonable, perceptive, and able to see things from others' perspectives. Often used prenominally to modify a person.
He is a fair-minded boss.
A sensible person would surely understand the situation.
Alternate kanji spelling; usually written in kana.
From 物 (things, matters) + の (possessive particle) + わかった (past form of わかる, to understand). Literally 'having understood things', it came to mean a person who is worldly-wise and understanding.