安らか
Meanings
1
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
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.
The baby was breathing peacefully in sleep.
I spent a tranquil time in the forest.
My grandfather looked as if he were sleeping peacefully.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が安らかな表情をするfor someone to have a peaceful expression
He was sleeping with a peaceful expression on his face.
- 安らかな死を迎えるto meet a peaceful death
My grandfather passed away peacefully in the hospital.
- 安らかな気持ちになるto feel a sense of peace or calm
Listening to music makes me feel calm and peaceful.
Expressions
- 安らかに眠れrest in peace; RIP
- 安らかにお眠りくださいrest in peace; RIP