There is a slight sense of discomfort in his explanation.
和
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
Kanji
Grade
Grade 3
Strokes
8 strokes
Radical
口部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ワ, オ, カ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
やわらぐ, やわらげる, なごむ, なごやか
Nanori (Name Reading)
あい, あえ, かず, かた, かつ, かのう, たか, ちか, とし, とも, な, のどか, ひとし, まさ, ます, みきた, やす, やすし, やまと, やわ, やわら, よし, より, わたる
Common Readings
オ, ワ, なご…む, なご…やか, やわ…らぐ, やわ…らげる
Example sentences
I feel a strange sensation when food passes through my esophagus.
I am working for world peace.
Many people wish for world peace.
Cherish the harmony of the team.
She looks very good in Japanese attire.
March arrived, and the cold finally eased.
After taking the medicine, I feel like the pain has eased slightly, perhaps just my imagination.
The aroma of herbal tea eases my tension.
I took a deep breath before going on stage to ease my nerves.
Example Vocabulary
違和感
sense of discomfort; feeling that something is wrong; disharmony
平和
peace; peaceful
和
harmony; sum; Japan
和らぐ
to soften; to ease; to lessen
和らげる
to soften; to ease; to mitigate
昭和
Showa era (1926-1989)
和やか
peaceful; mild; harmonious
和む
to soften; to calm down; to be relaxed
和解
reconciliation; settlement; compromise
柔和
gentle; mild; soft; peaceful
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