安やすらか

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

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na-adjective, noun

Describes a quiet, undisturbed state of mind, expression, sleep, atmosphere, or rest. Often used as 安らかな before nouns or 安らかに with verbs such as 眠る.

森もりの中なかで安やすらかな時じ間かんを過すごした。

I spent a tranquil time in the forest.

祖そ父ふは安やすらかに眠ねむっているように見みえた。

My grandfather looked as if he were sleeping peacefully.

安やすらかUsage89%
Standard kanji spelling for this na-adjective and noun meaning peaceful or tranquil.
やすらかUsage11%

穏おだやか
Also means calm or gentle, but is broader for weather, personality, speech, and situations; 安らか emphasizes peaceful rest or inner tranquility.
平へい和わ
Means peace in the sense of absence of war, conflict, or social disturbance; 安らか is more personal or atmospheric, meaning peaceful and restful.
安あん心しん
Means relief or feeling safe after worry is removed; 安らか describes a calm, tranquil state rather than the act or feeling of being reassured.

A native Japanese adjective-like form associated with 安, the kanji for safety, ease, or peace. The exact historical derivation is not specified.