Translation guide
Describes a person who is willing to consider new ideas, different opinions, or unfamiliar experiences without prejudice. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adjectives, phrases, and descriptions of personality, often emphasizing flexibility, lack of bias, or broad perspective.
Describing a person who listens to others, accepts diverse viewpoints, and is not stubborn.
Literally 'broad-minded', this is a common and natural way to describe someone who is tolerant and accepting of others' ideas or behaviors.
彼はとても心が広い人だ。
He is a very open-minded person.
心が広いから、どんな意見でも聞いてくれる。
Because she's open-minded, she'll listen to any opinion.
Describing someone who is adventurous, willing to try new things, or not bound by tradition.
Literally 'has no resistance to new things'. A natural way to say someone is open to trying new experiences.
彼は新しいことに抵抗がないから、どんな趣味でも挑戦する。
He's open-minded, so he'll try any hobby.
The direct translation 'オープンマインドな' is sometimes used in Japanese, but it can sound unnatural or overly direct. It's better to use native expressions like 心が広い or 偏見がない depending on context.
心が広い is a warm, everyday expression for personal tolerance and generosity. 寛容な is more formal and often used in social or ethical contexts (e.g., religious tolerance). For most personal descriptions, 心が広い is preferred.
Means 'without prejudice'. Used to emphasize that someone does not judge others based on preconceived notions.
彼女は偏見がないから、誰とでも友達になれる。
She's open-minded, so she can become friends with anyone.
Means 'flexible'. Often used to describe a mindset that adapts to new ideas or situations. Can be used in both personal and professional contexts.
柔軟な考え方を持っている。
He has an open-minded way of thinking.
Uses the loanword オープン (open) to directly describe an open-minded attitude. Common in casual conversation.
彼は考え方がオープンで、新しいアイデアをすぐに受け入れる。
He's open-minded and quickly accepts new ideas.
Means 'tolerant' or 'generous'. More formal and often used in written contexts to describe a broad-minded attitude toward differences.
異文化に対して寛容な態度が求められる。
An open-minded attitude toward different cultures is required.
Means 'full of curiosity'. Implies an open-minded eagerness to learn and explore.
好奇心旺盛な人は、いつも新しいことを学んでいる。
Open-minded people are always learning new things.
Means 'not bound by stereotypes/fixed ideas'. A more formal or analytical way to describe open-mindedness.
彼女は固定観念にとらわれない発想をする。
She has open-minded ideas, free from stereotypes.