Meaning

Primary

Peace

Alternative

Harmony

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The flat peace. This is a peace that will last, because there's no waves... no ripples... just flat. This is plain old peace.

Reading

へいわ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • わが国の平和

    peace of our country

    世界の平和

    world peace

    社会の平和

    peace in society

Context Sentences

住人にとって平和な町にしたいです。

I want to make it a peaceful town for the residents.

「日本は平和すぎる」と言う人も、多いですよ。

Many people say that Japan is too peaceful.

一日でも早く世界が平和になりますように。

May the world be peaceful as soon as possible.

Kanji Composition