Japanese symbol for “tranquility”
平安
へいあん
Romaji: heian
peace; tranquility; tranquillity
In Japanese, tranquility is 平安, read へいあん (heian).
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; tranquility; tranquillity
- n Heian period (794-1185)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “tranquility”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 安らぎ | やすらぎ yasuragi | peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity |
| 静穏 | せいおん seion | tranquility; tranquillity; calmness |
| 平静 | へいせい heisei | calm; peace; serenity |
| 太平 | たいへい taihei | peace; tranquility; tranquillity |
| 安穏 | あんのん annon | peace; quiet; tranquility |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 平和 | へいわ heiwa | peace; harmony |
| 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 |
| 安全 | あんぜん anzen | safety; security |
| 安心 | あんしん anshin | peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tranquility”.
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