Japanese

やか

おだやか
Meaning: calm; peaceful; gentle
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

穏
や
か

Example sentences

The gentle spring sunshine is pleasant.
日本は穏やかな気候に恵まれている。
Japan is blessed with a mild climate.
彼は穏やかな気質の持ち主だ。
He is the owner of a gentle temperament.
彼は非常に穏やかな性格だが、時として激しく怒ることがある。
He has a very calm personality, but at times he can get violently angry.
彼は内剛外柔な人物で、見た目は穏やかだが芯は強い。
He is a person who is gentle on the outside but tough on the inside.
刑鞭蒲朽の世が続き、国民は穏やかに暮らしている。
The era of peaceful governance continues, and the people live in tranquility.
彼はまさに精金良玉のような、穏やかで純粋な人柄だ。
He has a personality just like 'Seikin Ryogyoku'—calm and pure.
彼は良き友人に恵まれ、潜移暗化のうちに以前よりも穏やかな性格になった。
Blessed with good friends, his character became calmer than before through a process of gradual, unconscious change.

Usage Notes

Describes weather, emotions, or character that is quiet, tranquil, or mild.

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