noun, na-adjective
Describes a state of calm, safety, and absence of disturbance. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
世界の平安を願う。
I wish for peace in the world.
この庭は平安な雰囲気に包
This garden is enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere.
noun
Refers specifically to the Heian period of Japanese history (794–1185). Often used in the compound 平安時代.
See also: 平安時代
平安時代の文学はとても優雅だ。
The literature of the Heian period is very elegant.