Japanese Conversation · Level 63
75 words
Japanese word
平穏
Pronunciation
Romajiheion
Meaning
- na-adjectivepeaceful
Example
この町の暮らしは平穏です。ko no machi no ku ra shi wa hei on de su
Life in this town is peaceful.
More examples
家族と静かな場所で平穏に過ごしたいです。ka zoku to shizu ka na ba sho de hei on ni su go shi ta i de su
I want to spend peaceful time with my family in a quiet place.
Core concept
Describes a state in which disturbance or conflict is absent and life continues in a steady, undisturbed way.
Common phrases
平穏な毎日hei on na mai nichi
peaceful everyday life
平穏な社会hei on na sha kai
peaceful society
Similar words
平和heiwa: Describes a condition without war or serious conflict, often in a society or between groups.
穏やかodayaka: Describes a calm condition that is mild and free from strong disturbance.
静かshizuka: Describes a place, time, or situation with little noise, activity, or disruption.
安穏annon: Describes a secure and undisturbed state of life without worry or trouble.
Definition in Japanese
争いや騒ぎなどがなく、落ち着いて安らかなさま。araso i ya sawa gi na do ga na ku o chi tsu i te yasu ra ka na sa ma
Word origin
平 (hei, "even") combines with 穏 (on, "gentle and calm") in the Sino-Japanese compound 平穏 (heion), meaning a condition of calm without disturbance.
Usage tips
- 平穏 (heion) commonly describes a life, society, or period that remains free from trouble, giving it a more formal tone than everyday words for calm.
Other meanings
- calmna-adjective
- quietna-adjective
Opposites
- 不穏fuonunsettledna-adjective
Related words
- 平穏さheionsapeacefulnessnoun