Translation and Meaning of: 和 - wa
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 和 (wa) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: wa
Kana: わ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: sum; harmony; peace
Meaning in English: sum;harmony;peace
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- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (和) wa
和 (WA) is a Japanese word meaning "harmony", "peace" or "union". It is an important concept in Japanese culture that values the idea of working together and in a balanced way to achieve common goals. The word 和 is also used in many proper Japanese names, such as Kazuhiro (和弘), which means "great harmony." The etymology of the word 和 dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when Japan adopted many aspects of Chinese culture, including Kanji writing. The word 和 consists of two kanji: the first, "口" (kuchi), which means "mouth", and the second, "禾" (Nogi), which means "cereals". Together they represent the idea of sharing food and conversations in a harmonious environment. Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the idea of harmony in all aspects of life, including personal relationships, business and politics.How to Write in Japanese - (和) wa
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Synonyms and Similar - (和) wa
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
和; 和らぎ; 調和; 協調; 一致
Words containing: 和
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: わふう
Romaji: wafuu
Translation / Meaning:
japanese style
Kana: わふく
Romaji: wafuku
Translation / Meaning:
Japanese clothes
Kana: わぶん
Romaji: wabun
Translation / Meaning:
Japanese text; Japanese sentence
Kana: わえい
Romaji: waei
Translation / Meaning:
japan-english
Kana: やわらげる
Romaji: yawarageru
Translation / Meaning:
smooth; moderate; to relieve
Kana: ほうわ
Romaji: houwa
Translation / Meaning:
saturation
Kana: へいわ
Romaji: heiwa
Translation / Meaning:
peace; harmony
Kana: なごやか
Romaji: nagoyaka
Translation / Meaning:
light; calm; kind; silent; harmonious
Kana: ちょうわ
Romaji: chouwa
Translation / Meaning:
harmony
Kana: ちゅうわ
Romaji: chuuwa
Translation / Meaning:
neutralize; neutralization
Words with the same pronunciation: わ wa
Example Sentences - (和) wa
Below are some example sentences:
調和は大切な要素です。
Chouwa wa taisetsu na youso desu
Harmony is an important factor.
- 調和 (chouwa) - harmony
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 大切 (taisetsu) - important, valuable
- な (na) - grammatical particle that follows an adjective
- 要素 (yousou) - element, component
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
採集は自然との調和を大切にする活動です。
Saishuu wa shizen to no chouwa wo taisetsu ni suru katsudou desu
Collection is an activity that values harmony with nature.
- 採集 - collect
- は - topic particle
- 自然 - nature
- と - connecting particle
- の - possession particle
- 調和 - harmony
- を - direct object particle
- 大切にする - to value
- 活動 - activity
- です - verb to be (polite form)
平和は大切なものです。
Heiwa wa taisetsu na mono desu
Peace is important.
Peace is important.
- 平和 (heiwa) - peace
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 大切 (taisetsu) - important, valuable
- な (na) - particle that indicates the adjective
- もの (mono) - thing, object
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
和文は美しいです。
Wabun wa utsukushii desu
Japanese writing is beautiful.
Japanese is beautiful.
- 和文 - means "Japanese writing" or "Japanese text".
- は - is a grammatical particle that marks the topic of the sentence.
- 美しい - means "beautiful" or "beautiful".
- です - is a polite way of saying "ser" or "estar".
和英辞書はとても便利です。
Wa Ei jisho wa totemo benri desu
A Japanese-English dictionary is very useful.
The Japanese-English dictionary is very convenient.
- 和英辞書 - Japanese-English Dictionary
- は - Topic particle
- とても - Much
- 便利 - Convenient, useful
- です - Verb "to be" in the present tense
共和国は平和で繁栄することができます。
Kyōwakoku wa heiwa de han'ei suru koto ga dekimasu
The republic can prosper in peace.
- 共和国 - Republic
- は - Topic particle
- 平和 - Peace
- で - connecting particle
- 繁栄 - Prosperity
- する - Verb to do"
- こと - Abstract noun
- が - Subject particle
- できます - Verb "power" in polite form
争いは平和を生み出さない。
Arasoi wa heiwa o umidasanai
Struggle does not produce peace.
Struggle does not produce peace.
- 争い (arasoi) - dispute, conflict
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 平和 (heiwa) - peace
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 生み出さない (umidasanai) - does not produce, does not generate
争いは平和を生むことはない。
Arasoi wa heiwa o umu koto wa nai
Dispute does not bring peace.
Struggle does not create peace.
- 争い - means "conflict" or "dispute".
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 平和 - means "peace".
- を - grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 生む - means "generate" or "produce".
- こと - noun meaning "thing" or "fact".
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- ない - negation in Japanese, meaning "does not exist" or "is not possible."
この液体は飽和状態です。
Kono ekitai wa hōwa jōtai desu
This liquid is in a state of saturation.
This liquid is saturated.
- この - indicates that what follows refers to something close to the speaker, in this case, "this"
- 液体 - noun meaning "liquid"
- は - particle that indicates the theme of the sentence, in this case, "the liquid"
- 飽和状態 - compound noun meaning "state of saturation"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
和やかな雰囲気が心地よいです。
Nagoyaka na fun'iki ga kokochi yoi desu
The peaceful atmosphere is comfortable.
- 和やかな - soft, peaceful
- 雰囲気 - atmosphere, environment
- が - subject particle
- 心地よい - pleasant, comfortable
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "sum; harmony; peace" é "(和) wa". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
