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On'yomi
オン
ON
Kun'yomi
おだ.やか
odayaka

calm · quiet · moderation

peaceful

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Strokes16
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Radicalgrain(5)
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Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grain and hide. Grain growing calmly.

Symbolism

Calm, peaceful, stable. Represents tranquility of mind.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Peaceful days

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

平穏無事

へいおんぶじ

peaceful; quiet; uneventful; peaceful

安穏無事

あんのんぶじ

peace and quiet; safe and peaceful; tranquil and uneventful; peace and quiet

無事平穏

ぶじへいおん

peace and quiet; safe and peaceful; tranquil and uneventful; peace and quiet

Proverbs & Idioms

穏便に済ます

おんびんにすます

To settle amicably

To resolve without causing trouble