JLPT · Level 81
45 words
Japanese word
和やか
Pronunciation
Romajinagoyaka
Meaning
- na-adjectiveamicable
Example
話し合いは和やかです。hana shi a i wa nago ya ka de su
The discussion is amicable.
More examples
参加者たちは和やかに意見を交換しました。san ka sha ta chi wa nago ya ka ni i ken o kō kan shi ma shi ta
The participants exchanged their views amicably.
Core concept
It presents people or a setting as relaxed, friendly, and free from sharp conflict.
Common phrases
和やかな雰囲気nago ya ka na fun i ki
an amicable atmosphere
和やかに話すnago ya ka ni hana su
talk amicably
和やかな関係nago ya ka na kan kei
an amicable relationship
Similar words
穏やかodayaka: It describes a peaceful and friendly atmosphere that remains free from tension.
和気あいあいwakiaiai: It describes a group atmosphere filled with warm fellowship and cheerful interaction.
Definition in Japanese
対立や緊張がなく、人々が親しく穏当な気持ちで過ごしているさま。tai ritsu ya kin chō ga na ku hito bito ga shita shi ku on tō na ki mo chi de su go shi te i ru sa ma
Word origin
和やか (nagoyaka) combines the stem related to 和む (nagomu, "to soften") with やか (yaka), an adjective-forming suffix, while 和 (wa, "harmony") supplies its written form.
Usage tips
- 和やか (nagoyaka) often describes the atmosphere of a gathering, not just the personalities of the people present.
Other meanings
- calmna-adjective
- harmoniousna-adjective
Opposites
- 険悪kenakuhostilena-adjective
Related words
- 和やかさnagoyakasaamicabilitynoun