平和

heiwa

noun★Beginner

formal

Peace; tranquility; harmony

世界平和を願う

I wish for world peace

平和な村

A peaceful village

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Often used in political, social, and philosophical contexts to describe the absence of conflict and the presence of harmony.

Collocations

世界平和world peace平和条約peace treaty平和運動peace movement

平和を祈るphrase

to pray for peace

平和を守るphrase

to maintain peace

平和 is often used in formal contexts, such as speeches or international relations, but can also describe personal or environmental calmness.

While 平和 generally means 'peace,' its nuance can shift based on context—political, personal, or environmental.

Composed of '平' (flat, level, calm) and '和' (harmony, peace), reflecting the idea of a balanced and conflict-free state.

Can refer to both internal tranquility (e.g., a peaceful mind) and external conditions (e.g., a peaceful country).

平

flat, level, calm

root

和

harmony, peace

root

✎ Noted on May 31, 2026JA → EN