平和

heiwa
noun★Beginner— peace
formal

peace; the state of being free from war or conflict

平和はすべての人々の願いです。

Peace is the wish of all people.

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Often used in diplomatic or philosophical contexts.

Collocations

平和を保つmaintain peace平和条約peace treaty平和な暮らしpeaceful life

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平和主義phrase
pacifism; the belief in avoiding war

💡Pro Tip

Adjectival use

Add な after 平和 to describe something as peaceful, e.g., 平和な街 (a peaceful town).

⚡Gold Rule

Object marker

When using 平和 as a direct object, attach を: 平和を願う (to wish for peace).

📖Word Origin

Compound of the kanji 平 (hei, "flat, equal") and 和 (wa, "harmony, Japan"). Both characters are of Chinese origin and were adopted into Japanese with Sino-Japanese readings.

📝Usage Notes

Used as a noun; to describe the concept of peace. When you want to make it an adjective, use the form 平和な.

Word Breakdown

平
flat, equal
root
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和
harmony, Japan
root
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