Refers to a period of calm weather, especially at sea, when the wind dies down and the water becomes still. Often used in contrast to 時化 (しけ, stormy weather).
Antonyms: しけ
After the typhoon passed, the sea became calm.
The wind died down and the sea became calm.
There's no wind today; it's perfect calm weather.
The calm sea has continued for the past few days.
Standard kanji form for 'calm (at sea)'. This is the most common spelling.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed.
Rare alternative spelling using 和 (peace/harmony).
Rare single-character spelling; can be confused with other readings of 和.
The kanji 凪 is a 国字 (kokuji, a Japanese-made kanji) combining 風 (wind) and 止 (stop), literally 'wind stops'. The reading なぎ is the noun form of the verb 凪ぐ (なぐ, to become calm).