Japanese word

温和

Pronunciation

Romajionwa

Meaning

  • na-adjectivemild

Example

この地域の気候は温和です。ko no chi iki no ki kō wa on wa de su

The climate in this area is mild.

Illustration for 温和 (mild)

More examples

この地方は冬でも気候が温和です。ko no chi hō wa fuyu de mo ki kō ga on wa de su

The climate in this region is mild even in winter.

Core concept

温和 (onwa) describes a person or condition that is calm and not harsh.

Common phrases

  • 温和な気候on wa na ki kō

    mild climate

  • 温和な冬on wa na fuyu

    mild winter

  • 温和な風土on wa na fū do

    mild climate

Similar words

穏やかodayaka: A person or condition is calm, gentle, or free from strong changes.
温暖ondan: A climate or place has pleasantly warm conditions without severe cold.
平穏heion: A condition remains peaceful and free from trouble or disturbance.

Definition in Japanese

気候や人の性質などが穏やかで、激しさや厳しさがないさま。ki kō ya hito no sei shitsu na do ga oda ya ka de hage shi sa ya kibi shi sa ga na i sa ma

Word origin

温和 (onwa) combines 温 (on, "warm") and 和 (wa, "harmony") to express a mild, harmonious quality.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese geography and climate writing, 温和 (onwa) commonly describes regions with few severe extremes rather than simply warm temperatures.

Other meanings

  • gentlena-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 温和さonwasamildnessnoun

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