broad-minded; open-minded; generous
Describes a person's character as tolerant, magnanimous, and free from petty concerns. Often used in formal or written contexts.
He has a broad-minded personality and quickly gets along with anyone.
An environment where open-minded discussion is possible is important.
寛大 emphasizes tolerance and leniency, often in a moral or forgiving sense, while 闊達 focuses on a free, unconstrained, and open-hearted disposition.
明朗 highlights cheerfulness and brightness of character, whereas 闊達 stresses broad-mindedness and lack of pettiness.
Standard kanji spelling; commonly used in news and writing.
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Rarely used kanji form.
The kanji 闊 means 'wide' or 'broad', and 達 means 'reach' or 'accomplished'. Together they suggest a broad, unconstrained character. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound has been used in literary Chinese and classical Japanese to describe magnanimity.