How to say "harmony" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 平和へいわnoun, na-adjectiveCovers harmony in the sense of peace, the absence of conflict or war. For most senses of 'harmony' this is not the word you want; choose it only when peace is meant.
- 調和ちょうわsuru verb, intransitive verb, no-adjectiveThe default word for harmony as balance, accord, or things fitting well together, whether colors, opinions, or people living in accord. Usually the best choice for abstract harmony.
- nounA loanword used chiefly for musical harmony, the sounding of notes together. Use this when talking about singing or playing in harmony.
- 協調きょうちょうnoun, suru verb, intransitive verbHarmony in the sense of parties cooperating and working together, such as companies or nations coordinating their actions. It emphasizes cooperative relationships rather than balance.
- 融和ゆうわsuru verb, intransitive verb, no-adjectiveHarmony as the reconciliation or blending of groups that were formerly in discord, easing tensions between them. Use it when harmony means reconciling differences rather than general balance.
For harmony as balance or fitting together use 調和; for music use 「ハーモニー」; 平和 means peace, 協調 cooperation among parties, and 融和 reconciliation or blending of groups.
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Japanese equivalents
- 平和へいわpeace
- 調和ちょうわharmony
- ハーモニーharmony
- 協調きょうちょうcooperation
- 融和ゆうわharmony
- 和合わごうharmony
- 和声わせいharmony
- 協和きょうわconcord
- 配合はいごうcombination
- 団欒だんらんsitting together in a circle
- 諧調かいちょうharmonious melody
- 諧和かいわgentle mutual affection
- 音調おんちょうtune
- 呼吸こきゅうharmony
- 和わharmony
- 息いきconcord
- 映りうつりmatch
- 収まりおさまりbalance
- アンサンブルharmony (between performers)
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