Japanese word

平和

Pronunciation

Romajiheiwa

Meaning

  • nounpeace

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 平和を保つhei wa o tamo tsu

    maintain peace

  • 平和を守るhei wa o mamo ru

    protect peace

  • 平和を願うhei wa o nega u

    wish for peace

Similar words

平穏heion: A calm condition in a home, community, or society without disturbance or conflict.
和平wahei: A peaceful settlement or relationship between countries after conflict.

Definition in Japanese

争いや対立がなく穏やかな状態。araso i ya tai ritsu ga na ku oda ya ka na jō tai

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 平和 (heiwa) combines 平 (hei, "even") and 和 (wa, "harmony"), expressing an even and harmonious state.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • harmonynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 平和的heiwatekipeacefulna-adjective

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