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平和 (へいわ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

平へい和わ

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Common wordJLPTN4Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

Meanings

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noun, na-adjective

Refers to a state without war or conflict, or a calm and harmonious condition in society, relationships, or mind.

世せ界かいの平へい和わを願ねがっています。
I wish for world peace.
この町まちはとても平へい和わだ。
This town is very peaceful.

Kanji

平even, flat, peace
和harmony, Japanese style, peace

Similar words

和わ平へい
和平 specifically refers to making peace or a peace agreement between opposing parties, often in a political or military context, while 平和 describes the resulting state of peace and harmony more broadly.
安やすらか
安らか emphasizes a personal, emotional sense of calm and tranquility, often used for feelings or atmosphere, whereas 平和 can refer to both large-scale peace and personal harmony.

Etymology

平和 is a Sino-Japanese word composed of 平 (flat, calm) and 和 (harmony, peace). The combination has been used in Chinese and Japanese texts for centuries to denote peace and harmony.