Translation guide
Describes a state or period that is calm, peaceful, and without notable incidents. Often used for daily life, journeys, or times of quiet stability.
To describe a period, experience, or atmosphere that is calm, quiet, and free from trouble or excitement.
A four-character compound meaning 'peaceful and uneventful'. Commonly used to describe a life, day, or event that passes without trouble.
平穏無事な一日だった。
It was a tranquil and uneventful day.
平穏無事に旅を終えた。
We finished the journey safely and without incident.
A variant of 平穏無事 with the same meaning. Slightly less common but equally valid.
無事平穏に過ごしています。
I'm getting along peacefully and without incident.
A noun or na-adjective meaning 'tranquil, peaceful, calm'. Often used in formal or written contexts.
平穏な日々が続いている。
Peaceful days continue.
A noun or na-adjective meaning 'safety, peace, without incident'. Often used to indicate that something ended without trouble.
無事に帰宅した。
I returned home safely (without incident).
To describe a place or mood that is calm, still, and lacking excitement or disturbance.
The most common word for 'quiet'. Can imply uneventfulness when combined with context.
静かで何も起こらない村だった。
It was a quiet village where nothing happened.
Means 'calm, gentle, mild'. Often used for weather, personality, or a peaceful atmosphere.
Describes a peaceful, tranquil, and idyllic scene, often in nature or countryside.
平穏無事 emphasizes both peacefulness and lack of incidents. 無事 alone focuses on safety or lack of trouble, and is more common in everyday speech.
無事に着いた。
I arrived safely.
平穏無事な毎日です。
Every day is peaceful and uneventful.
平穏無事 is somewhat formal and literary. In casual conversation, simpler words like 静か or 平和 are more natural unless you want a specific nuance.
平穏無事な旅を願っています。
I hope for a tranquil and uneventful journey.
ここの生活は平穏無事です。
Life here is tranquil and uneventful.
穏やかな午後だった。
It was a tranquil afternoon.
A tranquil rural landscape spreads out.