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“harmony” in Japanese

Japanese

Also調和 (chōwa)

Pronunciation

Romajiwa

Example

家族の和を大切にします。ka zoku no wa o tai setsu ni shi ma su

I value harmony in my family.

Illustration for 和 (harmony)

How to say “harmony” in Japanese

“Harmony” in Japanese is 和 (wa).

Centers on different people or parts existing together in a balanced, calm relationship.

Full entry for 和: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 和

小さな誤解が、職場の和を乱すことがあります。chii sa na go kai ga shoku ba no wa o mida su ko to ga a ri ma su

A small misunderstanding can sometimes disrupt harmony at work.

Tips for using 和

  • 和 (wa) can describe a group that gets along even when its members have different opinions, so it does not require complete agreement.

Other Japanese words for “harmony”

音楽と映像が調和しています。on gaku to ei zō ga chō wa shi te i ma su

The music and visuals are in harmony.

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