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柔和

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 柔和

ゅうわ
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #12138
1

gentle; mild; meek; tender

Examples
柔和な答は怒りをしりぞける。
A soft answer turneth away wrath.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1187
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

tender
weakness
gentleness
softness

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
ニュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やわ.らか
やわ.らかい
やわ
やわ.ら
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とお
8 strokes
Frequency: 124
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

harmony
Japanese style
peace
soften
Japan

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やわ.らぐ
やわ.らげる
なご.む
なご.やか
あ.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あい
いず
かず
かつ
かつり
かづ
たけ
とも
にぎ
まさ
やす
よし
より
わだこ
わっ
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