WORD DETAIL
平和
へいわ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
平和and readへいわ, it denotes a condition free from war, violence, or serious conflict. - Basic usage: It is used for hopes of peace and preserving a life without strife.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- More than quietness
- Its central sense is the absence of conflict, not merely low sound.