Meaning

Primary

Calm

Alternative

Mild

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

This is a adjective version of the kanji which means calm. The vocab version here is calm as well, though you can use it to mean mild as well.

Reading

おだやか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What is calm? "Ode (おだ) to Joy" is nice and calm and mild, as far as music goes.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女は穏やかに眠っているようだった。

The woman seemed to be sleeping peacefully.

Kanji Composition