expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); adjective (keiyoushi) - yoi/ii class
  1. knowing when to give up; good at letting things go; accepting failure with good grace; being a good loserword usually written using kana aloneantonym:
Forms
  • あきらめのいい
  • あきらめのよいあきらめのいい
  • あきらめのよいあきらめのいい
  • あきらめのよい
  • あきらめのよい
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. knowing when to give up
  2. This phrase describes someone who recognizes when to stop pursuing a goal or effort, showing wisdom and maturity rather than stubbornness.
  3. good at letting things go
  4. This meaning refers to an individual's ability to detach from disappointing outcomes or situations, facilitating emotional resilience.
  5. accepting failure with good grace
  6. This interpretation highlights an attitude of positivity and maturity in accepting failure, indicating a person who does not dwell on negative experiences.
  7. being a good loser
  8. This phrase emphasizes sportsmanship and humility, signifying a person who handles defeat well and does not react negatively to losing.
Generated collocations (experimental)
good-natured personality about giving upa person who knows when to give upan attitude of being willing to let goa good loser in sportsa mindset that accepts failure gracefullya decision made with a willingness to give upa way of living that embraces letting go