English–Japanese

“peace” in Japanese

Japanese

Also平安 (heian)

Pronunciation

Romajiheiwa

Example

世界に平和が必要です。se kai ni hei wa ga hitsu yō de su

The world needs peace.

Illustration for 平和 (peace)

How to say “peace” in Japanese

“Peace” in Japanese is 平和 (heiwa).

Describes a state in which people or nations live without conflict and maintain a stable, cooperative relationship.

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

Example sentences with 平和

子どもたちは平和の大切さを学びます。ko do mo ta chi wa hei wa no tai setsu sa o mana bi ma su

Children learn the importance of peace.

Tips for using 平和

  • In everyday conversation, 平和 (heiwa) can describe a calm home or neighborhood, not only peaceful relations between countries.

Other Japanese words for “peace”

心の平安を大切にしています。kokoro no hei an o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

I value my peace of mind.

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