和
Kanji · N2
和 / harmony
Kanji for harmony, Japanese style, or peace.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ワ、オ、カ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | やわ.らぐ、やわ.らげる、なご.む、なご.やか、あ.える | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
和 carries the meaning harmony, Japanese style, or peace.
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Common compounds with 和
和訳わやくJapanese translation
和尚おしょうpriestly teacher / preceptor
柔和にゅうわgentle / mild / meek
英和えいわEnglish-Japanese
昭和しょうわShōwa era
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