Peace in Japanese
"peace" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "peace". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
平和 (heiwa) is peace between nations, the opposite of war. 和 alone is harmony between people, and it is also the old name for Japan itself. 安 is ease — peace as the absence of worry, as in 安心. 静 is quiet. English uses peace for all four.
Top pick
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
Reading: wa
8 strokes · peaceful, beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of grain and mouth. Harmonizing grain with mouth.
What it carries
Harmony, peace, Japan. 'Wa' represents core of Japanese culture.
Related kanji for "peace"
peace
an · peaceful
Woman (女) under a roof (宀). The peace of having a woman safe at home.
peace
sei · peaceful, beautiful
Composed of blue and dispute. Clear blue state without conflict.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for peace?
The most common kanji for "peace" is 和, read as wa. It means harmony, Japanese style, peace. Related kanji: 安 (peace), 静 (peace).
How many strokes does 和 have?
和 has 8 strokes.