Translation guide
The feeling of being calm, free from worry, and mentally secure. Japanese expresses this through words for mental calm, relief, and security, as well as set phrases.
Describing a state of inner calm, without anxiety or stress.
The most common and direct equivalent. It means relief from worry, feeling safe and secure mentally. Used as a noun or する-verb.
I felt relieved when I heard that.
Please rest assured.
Literally 'peace of heart/mind'. A more formal or literary expression for inner peace, often used in self-help or philosophical contexts.
Calmness, composure. Often used in the phrase 平静を保つ (keep calm). More about outward composure than inner relief.
A sense of peace, tranquility, often with emotional warmth. Used for a peaceful state of mind, but less common for 'relief from worry'.
Expressing the feeling when a concern is resolved or a threat passes.
An onomatopoeic phrase meaning to feel relieved, to breathe a sigh of relief. Very common in casual speech.
I felt relieved after the exam was over.
A more formal word for relief, often used in writing or news. 安堵する means to feel relieved.
The state of not being afraid, feeling protected.
A sense of safety/security. Often used in contexts like community safety or emotional security.
This town gives you a sense of security.
Literally 'the heart rests'. Means to feel at ease, mentally relaxed. Often used for places or situations that bring peace.
I feel at peace in the countryside.
Expressing the desire for or importance of mental peace.
Literally 'peace of the heart'. Used in contexts like world peace or personal harmony, but can sound a bit abstract.
I wish for peace of mind.
An adverbial phrase meaning 'with peace of mind' or 'tranquilly'. Often used in wishes or descriptions of a peaceful state.
I want to live with peace of mind.
安心 is a general state of being free from worry, while ほっとする describes the momentary feeling of relief. Use 安心 for ongoing security and ほっとする for the sigh of relief after a specific event.
With this medicine, I can sleep with peace of mind.
I felt relieved when I saw the acceptance letter.
Avoid directly translating 'peace of mind' as 心の平和 in everyday conversation; it sounds overly philosophical. Use 安心 or ほっとする for natural expressions of relief and calm.
Knowing she was safe gave me peace of mind.
It's important to maintain peace of mind.
彼は平静を装っていた。
He pretended to be calm.
家族といると安らぎを感じる。
I feel at peace when I'm with my family.
無事だと聞いて安堵した。
I was relieved to hear they were safe.