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物分かりが良い (ものわかりがよい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
物もの 分わ かりが 良い い also: ものわかりがいい
Conjugation
Meanings 1
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
sensible ; understanding ; perceptive
Describes a person who is reasonable, quick to grasp situations, and willing to listen to others' points of view. Often used positively to mean someone is not stubborn and can see reason.
物もの 分わ かり の 良よ い 上じょう 司し で 助たす かり ます 。
I'm grateful for an understanding boss.
Kanji 分 part, minute of time, segment Similar words 物もの 分わ かりが 悪わる い The antonym, meaning stubborn, unreasonable, or slow to understand.
理り 解かい がある Means 'understanding' in the sense of being sympathetic or tolerant, but 物分かりが良い emphasizes quick comprehension and reasonableness.
聞き き 分わ けが 良よ い Often used for children who are obedient and listen to reason; 物分かりが良い is broader and applies to adults in various situations.
Etymology Compound of 物 (thing, matter) + 分かり (understanding, from 分かる) + が + 良い/いい (good). Literally 'understanding of things is good', it describes a person who readily comprehends situations and is reasonable.