also: ものわかりがよい
物分かりが良い · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 物分かりが良い | 物分かりが良よくない |
| Polite | 物分かりが良いです | 物分かりが良よくないですalso 物分かりが良よくありません |
| Past polite | 物分かりが良よかったです | 物分かりが良よくなかったですalso 物分かりが良よくありませんでした |
| Past | 物分かりが良よかった | 物分かりが良よくなかった |
| Te-form | 物分かりが良よくて | 物分かりが良よくなくて |
| Adverbial | 物分かりが良よく | |
| Conditional | 物分かりが良よければ | 物分かりが良よくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 物分かりが良よかったら | 物分かりが良よくなかったら |
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
sensible; understanding; perceptive
Describes a person who is reasonable, quick to grasp situations, and willing to listen to others' points of view. Often used positively to mean someone is not stubborn and can see reason.
He is sensible, so discussions go smoothly.
I'm grateful for an understanding boss.
I wish you would be a little more reasonable.
Means 'understanding' in the sense of being sympathetic or tolerant, but 物分かりが良い emphasizes quick comprehension and reasonableness.
Often used for children who are obedient and listen to reason; 物分かりが良い is broader and applies to adults in various situations.
Standard kanji spelling using 良い for the adjective.
Compound of 物 (thing, matter) + 分かり (understanding, from 分かる) + が + 良い/いい (good). Literally 'understanding of things is good', it describes a person who readily comprehends situations and is reasonable.