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JLPT N213画 · 13 strokesradical 禾freq #830

calm, gentle, quiet

On'yomi (音読み)

  • オン
  • ワン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • おだ.やか

Mnemonic

A gentle breeze whistles through the rice fields, making the grains dance calmly while the sun casts a quiet warmth over everything.

About this kanji

The kanji 穏 (on) primarily means calm, gentle, or quiet. It can be used as both a noun and an adjective, often describing a peaceful atmosphere or a person's demeanor. A common compound is 穏やか (おだやか), which means calm or gentle, often used to describe a person or situation that is soothing. Another example is 穏健 (おんけん), meaning moderate or mild, often used in discussions about opinions or policies. Lastly, 穏便 (おんびん) refers to something conducted gently or discreetly. When using this kanji, it’s helpful to remember that it conveys a sense of tranquility, making it perfect in contexts that highlight calmness.

Built from

おん

Example sentences

  • 穏やかな海で釣りを楽しんだ。

    I enjoyed fishing on the calm sea.

Meanings across languages

English
calm, gentle, quiet
Tiếng Việt
yên tĩnh, điềm đạm, ôn hòa
日本語
穏やか, 静か, 平和
한국어
차분한, 부드러운, 조용한
中文
平静的, 温和的, 安静的
id
tenang, lembut, tenang
th
สงบ, อ่อนโยน, เงียบ
es
tranquilo, suave, silencioso
fr
calme, doux, silencieux
de
ruhig, sanft, still
pt
calmo, suave, tranquilo

Common compounds

  • 穏やかおだやかcalm, gentle
  • 穏健おんけんmoderate, gentle
  • 穏便おんびんgentle, peaceful

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