Meaning

Primary

Peace

Alternatives

Peaceful, Heian

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Something is flat and relaxed. That is you. What words does that describe? To me, that would be peace. Just imagine something that is flat and relaxed, like a field of grass with happy people in it. It's so peaceful!

This is the way you write the Heian period of Japanese history, which is probably where you'll see this word the most.

Reading

へいあん
  • 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

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 平安な心

    peaceful mind

    平安な日々

    peaceful days

    平安な生活

    a peaceful life

Context Sentences

今日は一日、平安な日でした。

Today was a peaceful day.

日本文学一のラブストーリーは平安に生まれました。

The best love story in Japanese literature was born during the Heian period.

この林の中にいると、心が平安になります。

When I'm in this forest, my heart becomes peaceful.

Kanji Composition