WORD DETAIL
安穏
あんのん
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
安穏, readあんのん, combines ease安with calm穏to denote tranquility. - Basic usage: It is a literary term for a peaceful state without worry or disturbance, as in
安穏な日々.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Tone and register
- It more strongly concerns peace of life and mind than merely low sound or quietness
静か.
- It more strongly concerns peace of life and mind than merely low sound or quietness

