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Yojijukugo

Japanese meaning of 豪放磊落

Reading:

ごうほうらいらく (gouhou rairaku)

English Translation:

Being broad-minded and magnanimous

Meaning & Cultural Context

Meaning:

Being broad-minded, openhearted, and generous, without pettiness.
日本語で読む
心が広く、さっぱりとしていて寛大なこと。

Cultural Context:

Often admired in Japanese society as a warm, charismatic personality type that attracts others.
日本語で読む
日本では人を惹きつける温かみのある性格として好まれる。

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• Adjectival phrase with “な性格” or “な人” to describe a bold and openhearted personality (“豪放磊落な人”).<br>• Often used positively to praise generosity and frankness.
日本語で読む
• 大胆で心が広く、細かいことにこだわらない性格を表す「〜な性格」「〜な人」（例：「豪放磊落な人」）。<br>• 気前の良さや率直さを褒める場面で使われる。

Trap for English Speakers

Might be mistaken as merely “carefree,” but it emphasizes strength of character combined with magnanimity.
日本語で読む
単なる気楽さではなく、度量の大きさと豪胆さを兼ね備える点に注意。

Example

Example 1Basic Example

  1. 彼は豪放磊落な性格で、誰とでもすぐに打ち解ける。

    He has a generous and open-hearted personality, making friends with anyone quickly.

Example 2Applied Example

  1. 豪放磊落な性格が周囲を明るくした。

    His magnanimous and carefree nature brightened those around him.

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