Peaceful in Japanese
"peaceful" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "peaceful". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
穏 is calm and settled, free of disturbance. 安 is at ease, free of worry. 静 is quiet, free of sound. 和 is harmonious, free of conflict with others. Japanese asks what the peace is free of.
Top pick
calm, quiet, moderation
Reading: on
16 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of grain and hide. Grain growing calmly.
What it carries
Calm, peaceful, stable. Represents tranquility of mind.
Related kanji for "peaceful"
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an · peaceful
Woman (女) under a roof (宀). The peace of having a woman safe at home.
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sei · peaceful, beautiful
Composed of blue and dispute. Clear blue state without conflict.
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wa · peaceful, beautiful
Composed of grain and mouth. Harmonizing grain with mouth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for peaceful?
The most common kanji for "peaceful" is 穏, read as on. It means calm, quiet, moderation. Related kanji: 安 (peaceful), 静 (peaceful), 和 (peaceful).
How many strokes does 穏 have?
穏 has 16 strokes.