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心の平ら (こころのたいら) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

心こころの平たいら

Meanings

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na-adjective

even-tempered; calm-minded; serene

Describes a person whose heart is calm and not easily disturbed; a steady, composed disposition.

彼かれはいつも心こころの平たいらな人ひとだ。
He is always an even-tempered person.
心こころの平たいらでいることは難むずかしい。
It is difficult to stay calm-minded.

Kanji

心heart, mind, spirit
平even, flat, peace

Similar words

穏おだやか
穏やか is a more common word for 'calm, gentle' and can describe weather, personality, or situations. 心の平ら specifically emphasizes an inner, steady calmness of the heart.
冷れい静せい
冷静 means 'cool-headed, composed' and often implies rational self-control in the moment. 心の平ら suggests a deeper, more constant tranquility of spirit.

Etymology

Compound of 心 (こころ, 'heart, mind') + の (possessive particle) + 平ら (たいら, 'flat, level, calm'). The phrase literally means 'flatness of heart', metaphorically extending to an even-tempered state.