Japanese word

平安

Pronunciation

Romajiheian

Meaning

  • nounpeace

Example

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.

Illustration for 平安 (peace)

More examples

争いが終わり、町に平安が戻りました。araso i ga o wa ri machi ni hei an ga modo ri ma shi ta

When the conflict ended, peace returned to the town.

Core concept

Peace arises when conflict subsides and a person or community remains calm and secure.

Common phrases

  • 心の平安kokoro no hei an

    peace of mind

  • 平安を保つhei an o tamo tsu

    maintain peace

  • 平安を求めるhei an o moto me ru

    seek peace

Similar words

平和heiwa: A state without war or serious conflict between people or groups.
安らぎyasuragi: A calm feeling that brings emotional comfort and rest.
平穏heion: A quiet condition with little trouble or disturbance.
安心anshin: A feeling of relief that comes from being free of worry.

Definition in Japanese

心が乱れず、争いもなく、穏やかで安心できる状態。kokoro ga mida re zu araso i mo na ku oda ya ka de an shin de ki ru jō tai

Word origin

平安 (heian) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 平 (hei, "calm") and 安 (an, "safe"), whose combined sense is peace.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 平安 (heian) can describe both inner peace and peaceful conditions, whereas English Heian mainly names a historical period.

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