Japanese word

気立て

Pronunciation

Romajikidate

Meaning

  • nounnature

Example

あの子は気立てがよいです。a no ko wa ki da te ga yo i de su

That child has a good nature.

Illustration for 気立て (nature)

More examples

面接では、気立てのよさが伝わりました。men setsu de wa ki da te no yo sa ga tsuta wa ri ma shi ta

The interview conveyed her good nature.

Core concept

Describes the inner quality of a person as it appears in their attitude and behavior toward others.

Common phrases

  • 気立てのよいki da te no yo i

    good-natured

Similar words

人柄hitogara: A person's character as seen in the way they behave and relate to others.
心根kokorone: A person's inner character, especially the kindness they show to others.
気質kishitsu: A person's basic temperament, including typical emotional tendencies and ways of reacting.

Definition in Japanese

人の性質や心の持ち方、特に他人に対する思いやりのあり方。hito no sei shitsu ya kokoro no mo chi kata toku ni ta nin ni tai su ru omo i ya ri no a ri kata

Word origin

The word 気立て (kidate) comes from 気立ち (kidachi), which combines 気 (ki, "mind or spirit") with 立ち (tachi), derived from 立つ (tatsu, "to stand").

Usage tips

  • The phrase 気立てがよい (kidate ga yoi) is a common way to praise someone as kind-hearted, not simply well behaved.

Other meanings

  • dispositionnoun

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