Japanese word

安らぎ

Pronunciation

Romajiyasuragi

Meaning

  • nounpeace of mind

Example

この音楽は心に安らぎを与えます。ko no on gaku wa kokoro ni yasu ra gi o ata e ma su

This music brings peace of mind.

Illustration for 安らぎ (peace of mind)

More examples

旅行の後は、自宅で静かに過ごすと安らぎを感じます。ryo kō no ato wa ji taku de shizu ka ni su go su to yasu ra gi o kan ji ma su

After a trip, I feel a sense of peace when I spend time quietly at home.

Core concept

Refers to an inner stillness that makes a person feel at ease despite surrounding circumstances.

Common phrases

  • 安らぎを求めるyasu ra gi o moto me ru

    seek peace of mind

  • 安らぎを感じるyasu ra gi o kan ji ru

    feel inner peace

  • 心の安らぎkokoro no yasu ra gi

    peace of mind

  • 安らぎを得るyasu ra gi o u ru

    find peace of mind

  • 安らぎを与えるyasu ra gi o ata e ru

    bring peace of mind

Similar words

安心anshin: A state of feeling free from worry about safety or what will happen.
平穏heion: A calm state without trouble, conflict, or disturbance.
落ち着きochitsuki: A steady mental state that is not upset or hurried.

Definition in Japanese

不安や悩みから解放された、静かで穏やかな心の状態。fu an ya naya mi ka ra kai hō sa re ta shizu ka de oda ya ka na kokoro no jō tai

Word origin

安らぎ (yasuragi) is derived from 安らぐ (yasuragu, "to settle into a calm state"), with the noun form naming the resulting feeling.

Usage tips

  • 安らぎ (yasuragi) usually points to a deep, settled calm and often appears in descriptions of places, sounds, and daily routines.

Other meanings

  • serenitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 安らげるyasuragerumake someone feel at easeverb
  • 安らぐyasuragufeel at easeverb
  • 安らかyasurakapeacefulna-adjective

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