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和ぐ (なぐ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

和なぐ

な

ぐ

Meanings

1

godan verb (-gu), intransitive verb

calm down; become calm

Describes one's mind, feelings, or atmosphere becoming calm or peaceful. Often used in literary or slightly formal contexts.

彼かれの優やさしい言こと葉ばで心こころが和ないだ。
My heart calmed down with his kind words.
静しずかな音おん楽がくを聴きいていると

気き

持も

ち

が

和な

ぐ

。

Listening to quiet music calms my feelings.

Kanji

和harmony, Japanese style, peace

Similar words

和なごむ
和む is the more common intransitive verb for 'to calm down' or 'to be softened' in everyday language. 和ぐ is less frequent and can sound slightly more literary or old-fashioned.
和やわらぐ
和らぐ means 'to soften' or 'to become gentle', often used for pain, tension, or weather. 和ぐ focuses more on mental or emotional calmness.

Etymology

The verb 和ぐ (なぐ) is a native Japanese word. The kanji 和 carries the meaning of 'harmony' or 'peace'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is related to the more common 和む (なごむ).