Calm in Japanese

"calm" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "calm". The most common choice is shown first.

穏

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calm, quiet, moderation

Reading: on

16 strokes · peaceful

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Where it comes from

Composed of grain and hide. Grain growing calmly.

What it carries

Calm, peaceful, stable. Represents tranquility of mind.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for calm?

The most common kanji for "calm" is 穏, read as on. It means calm, quiet, moderation. Related kanji: 泰 (calm), 凪 (calm), 宥 (calm), 幽 (calm), 治 (calm down).

How many strokes does 穏 have?

穏 has 16 strokes.