面倒見がいい

men-dou-mi ga ii
being good at taking care of others

彼女は面倒見がいいから、みんなから頼りにされている。

She is good at taking care of others, so everyone relies on her.


informal

Describes someone who is attentive, responsible, and good at looking after others, often in a supportive or nurturing way.

彼は面倒見がいいから、家族や友達からよく頼られる。

He is good at taking care of others, so his family and friends often rely on him.

面倒見がいい上司は、部下の成長をよく見守る。

A boss who is good at taking care of others will carefully watch over their subordinates' growth.

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is considerate, reliable, and willing to help others in practical ways.

Collocations

面倒見がいい人a person who is good at taking care of others面倒見がいい上司a boss who is good at taking care of others

Related Phrases

世話焼きphrase
someone who is overly concerned with taking care of others
気配りができるphrase
being considerate of others' feelings

Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Japanese culture, being good at taking care of others is highly valued, especially in family and workplace settings.

Gold Rule

Positive Connotation

This phrase always carries a positive connotation, so it should not be used to describe someone negatively.

Word Origin

Composed of 面倒 (men-dou, meaning 'trouble' or 'care'), 見 (mi, meaning 'to see' or 'to look after'), and いい (ii, meaning 'good'). The phrase literally means 'good at seeing trouble,' implying attentiveness to others' needs.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to praise someone's reliability and willingness to help others. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts.

Word Breakdown

面倒
trouble, care
root
+
to see, to look after
root
+
いい
good
root
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