Japanese symbol for “peace”
平和
へいわ
Romaji: heiwa
peace; harmony
In Japanese, peace is 平和, read へいわ (heiwa).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n peace; harmony
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “peace”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 和平 | わへい wahei | peace |
| 楽 | らく raku | comfort; ease; relief |
| 無事 | ぶじ buji | safety; security; peace |
| 平安 | へいあん heian | peace; tranquility; tranquillity |
| 安らぎ | やすらぎ yasuragi | peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 平均 | へいきん heikin | average; mean |
| 平成 | へいせい heisei | Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30) |
| 平日 | へいじつ heijitsu | weekday; ordinary days (i.e. non-holiday) |
| 平野 | へいや heiya | plain; open field |
| 公平 | こうへい kouhei | fair; impartial; just |
| 昭和 | しょうわ shouwa | Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7) |
| 緩和 | かんわ kanwa | relief; mitigation; alleviation |
| 和解 | わかい wakai | reconciliation; amicable settlement; accommodation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “peace”.
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