calm, gentle, quiet
On'yomi (音読み)
- オン
- ワン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- おだ.やか
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.
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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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