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和
Peace, Harmony, Japan
やわ-らぐ (yawa-ragu), なご-む (nago-mu), なご-やか (nago-yaka)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 和 symbolizes harmony and is strongly associated with traditional Japanese culture. It appears in words like 平和 (peace), 和食 (Japanese cuisine), and 和室 (Japanese-style room).
Memory Trick
Imagine FRIENDS sharing a traditional Japanese meal together in perfect HARMONY. Their peaceful atmosphere reminds you of 和.
Readings
Onyomi: ワ (wa), オ (o)
Kunyomi: やわ-らぐ (yawa-ragu), なご-む (nago-mu), なご-やか (nago-yaka)
Example Words
平和
へいわ (heiwa)
Peace
和食
わしょく (washoku)
Japanese cuisine
和室
わしつ (washitsu)
Japanese-style room
和風
わふう (wafuu)
Japanese style
Example Sentence
私は 和食が 大好きです。
わたしは わしょくが だいすきです。
watashi wa washoku ga daisuki desu
I love Japanese food.