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和平 (わへい, wahei) Japanese meaning: peace | Kotomora
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The two countries began peace negotiations.
A peace treaty was concluded.
Usage patterns 〈 場ば 所しょ 〉 と 和わ 平へい を 結むす ぶ to make peace with (a country/party)
The two countries finally made peace.
和わ 平へい が 実じつ 現げん する peace is achieved/realized
After long negotiations, peace was finally achieved.
和わ 平へい を 目め 指ざ す to aim for peace
The leaders of both countries talked in an effort to achieve peace.
和わ 平へい を 求もと める to call for/seek peace
The citizens are calling for peace as soon as possible.
Kanji 和 harmony, Japanese style, peace Related words 平和 is the everyday, general word for peace or tranquility, while 和平 is a more formal term used mainly in political and diplomatic contexts, often referring to the process of making peace.
講和 specifically refers to the formal conclusion of a war through a treaty, whereas 和平 more broadly refers to peace itself or the ongoing process of achieving it.
和平 refers to lasting peace or reconciliation after a conflict, while 休戦 is only a temporary halt in fighting, not a permanent resolution.
和平 refers broadly to peace or a peace settlement, whereas 停戦 specifically means stopping active combat, not necessarily resolving the conflict.
Word family· 9 peace plan; peace proposal
peace talks; peace negotiations
peace talks; peace conference
Etymology Compound of 和 (harmony, peace) and 平 (flat, calm, peace). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the concept of peaceful relations.
かい
議ぎ
peace agreement; peace accord
Show 4 more peace accord; peace agreement
peace initiative; peace overture
peaceful evolution; peaceful overthrow of Chinese communism
peace process
