A1 Idiom Neutral

頭が柔らかい

atama ga yawarakai

Flexible / Open-minded

Meaning

To be adaptable in thought or open to new ideas.

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Cultural Background

In Japan, being 'soft-headed' is a compliment, whereas in some Western contexts, 'soft' might imply weakness.

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Use it as a compliment

It is a great way to praise someone's problem-solving skills.

Meaning

To be adaptable in thought or open to new ideas.

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Use it as a compliment

It is a great way to praise someone's problem-solving skills.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

新しいアイデアを出すために、もっと_______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 頭を柔らかくして

To think of new ideas, you need to be flexible.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

新しいアイデアを出すために、もっと_______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 頭を柔らかくして

To think of new ideas, you need to be flexible.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is a positive compliment.

Related Phrases

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頭が固い

contrast

Stubborn

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