気前

Reading

Kana: きまえ

Romaji: kimae

Definition

noun

1

generosity

Kanji

気

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき

Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

前

Readings: ゼン、 まえ、 -まえ

Meanings: in front, before

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)は気前(きまえ)がよすぎる。

➥He is generous to excess.

金(きん)はないが気前(きまえ)はよい。

➥Poor as he is, he is generous.

彼(かれ)は金使(きんづか)いに気前(きまえ)がよい。

➥He is generous with his money.

彼女(かのじょ)は大変(たいへん)気前(きまえ)がいい。

➥She is very free with her money.

おじは気前(きまえ)よく金(きん)を出(だ)す。

➥My uncle is generous with his money.

気前(きまえ)のよきより、まず至当(しとう)たれ。

➥Be just before you are generous.