Japanese word

のどか

Pronunciation

Romajinodoka

Meaning

  • na-adjectivepeaceful

Example

春の野原はのどかです。haru no no hara wa no do ka de su

The spring fields are peaceful.

Illustration for のどか (peaceful)

More examples

休日はのどかな海辺で家族と過ごします。kyū jitsu wa no do ka na umi be de ka zoku to su go shi ma su

I spend my holidays with my family by the peaceful sea.

Core concept

Describes a state in which nothing disturbs a gentle, unhurried sense of peace.

Common phrases

  • のどかな田園no do ka na den en

    peaceful countryside

  • のどかな暮らしno do ka na ku ra shi

    peaceful life

  • のどかな雰囲気no do ka na fun i ki

    peaceful atmosphere

Similar words

穏やかodayaka: Describes a calm state or condition without strong change, conflict, or disturbance.
静かshizuka: Describes a place or situation with little noise, movement, or activity.
平穏heion: Describes a life or situation that remains peaceful and free from trouble.

Definition in Japanese

騒がしさや心配事がなく、ゆったりと落ち着いているさま。sawa ga shi sa ya shin pai koto ga na ku yu tta ri to o chi tsu i te i ru sa ma

Word origin

The native Japanese adjective のどか (nodoka) is historically related to のどけし (nodokeshi), an older word meaning "calm" or "gentle".

Usage tips

  • This adjective often describes a peaceful landscape, village, day, or atmosphere, so it suggests tranquil surroundings rather than silence alone.

Other meanings

  • calmna-adjective
  • quietna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • のどかさnodokasapeacefulnessnoun

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