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物分かりの良い (ものわかりのよい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
物もの 分わ かりの 良い い also: ものわかりのいい
Conjugation
Meanings 1
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
sensible ; understanding ; sympathetic
Describes a person who is reasonable, quick to grasp situations, and considerate of others' feelings. Often used to praise someone's mature, cooperative attitude.
物もの 分わ かり の 良よ い 人ひと なら 、 この 状じょう 況きょう を すぐ に 理り 解かい し て くれる はず だ 。
A sensible person would quickly understand this situation.
Written forms 物分かりの良い
ものわかりのいい
Kana spelling; common in informal writing.
Kanji 分 part, minute of time, segment Similar words 理り 解かい のある 理解のある focuses more on intellectual understanding or tolerance, while 物分かりの良い implies a broader, more intuitive sensibility and willingness to accommodate.
話はなし の 分わ かる 話の分かる is similar but often used in the context of being reasonable in conversation or negotiation, whereas 物分かりの良い can refer to general perceptiveness and sympathy.
Etymology Compound of 物 (things, matters) + 分かり (understanding, from 分かる) + の (possessive particle) + 良い/いい (good). Literally 'good at understanding things'. The phrase is a set expression functioning as an adjective.
