寛容
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Base na-adjective form. Describes qualities like tolerance, forbearance, or generosity. Can be used as a noun or adjective with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns.
Theme

Over coffee, User talks with their friend Aiko about handling disagreements in a group project.

寛容

かんよう

forbearance, tolerance, generosity

Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts

Memory Hook

Think of a 'can' (寛 kan) that's 'tolerant' and holds everything without spilling. 'Can hold' → 寛容 (kan'yō, 'tolerance').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『寛容』 (kan'yō, 'tolerance') is valued in social interactions, promoting harmony and understanding. It's often associated with patience and generosity in personal and professional relationships.

Forms

Base: 寛容Base na-adjective form. Describes qualities like tolerance, forbearance, or generosity. Can be used as a noun or adjective with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns.
Negative: 寛容ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『寛容ではない』 (kan'yō de wa nai).
Past: 寛容だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『寛容だった』 (kan'yō datta).
Adverbial: 寛容にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『寛容に』 (kan'yō ni).
Comparative: より寛容Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base form.
Superlative: 一番寛容Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base form.