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安らぐ (やすらぐ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
godan verb (-gu), intransitive verb
feel at ease ; feel peaceful ; be relaxed
Describes a state where one's mind or heart becomes calm and free from worry. Often used for the feeling brought by a comfortable place, person, or atmosphere.
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I feel peaceful when I hear her gentle voice.
Written forms 安やす らぐ Usage 72%
Standard kanji spelling; the kanji 安 conveys peace and ease.
やすらぐ Usage 28%
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed.
Similar words 落お ち 着つ く 落ち着く often implies settling down or regaining composure, while 安らぐ focuses on a deep, quiet sense of peace and emotional comfort.
リラックスする リラックスする is a loanword for physical or mental relaxation, whereas 安らぐ carries a more emotional, heartfelt nuance of tranquility.
Etymology Derived from the adjective 安い (やすい, 'easy, peaceful') with the suffix らぐ, which forms verbs expressing a state or feeling. The kanji 安 reinforces the meaning of peace and comfort.
