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Meanings
1
open-minded; receptive; unbiased
Describes an attitude of listening or considering something without preconceptions or prejudice. Often used in phrases like 虚心に聞く or 虚心坦懐.
He always listens to others' opinions with an open mind.
Let's discuss this with an open and honest mind.
Usage patterns
- 虚心に聞くto listen with an open mind
You should listen to your boss's opinion with an open mind too.
- 虚心に受け止めるto accept something with an open mind
It's important to accept criticism with an open mind.
- 虚心になるto become open-minded, to clear one's mind of preconceptions
Let's clear our minds and listen to what he has to say.