穏
穏·calm, gentle
- On-yomi
- オン
- Kun-yomi
- おだ(やか)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 穏やか | おだやか | calm, mild |
| 平穏 | へいおん | tranquil, peaceful |
| 不穏 | ふおん | unsettling, ominous |
| 穏健 | おんけん | moderate (in views) |
Example sentences
今日は風がなく海が穏やかだ。
きょうはかぜがなくうみがおだやかだ。
There's no wind today and the sea is calm.
事件のあとも平穏な毎日が続いている。
じけんのあともへいおんなまいにちがつづいている。
Even after the incident, the days have stayed peaceful.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 穏やか as おんやか — it is おだやか
- Reading 不穏 as ふわん — it is ふおん
Memory aid
Picture it
禾 (grain) on the left: the harvest safely gathered in, and nothing left to be anxious about.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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