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温厚

おんこう

N1gentle · mild-mannered

Examples

祖父は誰にでも優しい温厚な人だ。

普段は温厚な彼も不正には厳しかった。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: In 温厚 (おんこう), warmth and generosity combine to denote a mild character.
  • Basic usage: 温厚な describes a person as gentle and mild-mannered.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Mild character, not temperature
    • It does not refer to warm temperature and is closer to an enduring character assessment than a momentary mood.

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