和・倭|わwa[1]atamadaka (head-high)

JLPT N1approx.Common
Which spelling to use
和和 is the most common written form. For learners, it is the form to use when writing this word.
倭倭 is less common than 和 and is another kanji-only written form. Learners should choose 和 instead.
Definitions
  1. noun, mathsum
    3角形かくけいのすべての角かどの和わは180度どに等ひとしい。↗
    The sum of all the angles in a triangle equals 180 degrees.
  2. nounharmony; peace
    スポーツではチームの和わが成功せいこうには欠かかせません。↗
    In sport, team harmony is vital to success.
  3. noun (prefix), no-adjectiveJapan; Japanese-style
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym合計ごうけいNeutralA mathematical total, as in 「合計金額」. It matches only the sum sense of 「和」, which also covers harmony and Japan.
  • SynonymサムNeutralA loanword for a sum, used mostly in programming and spreadsheet functions; rare in everyday speech. It covers the sum sense of 「和」.
  • Antonym戦いくさWrittenHas an old-fashioned air and appears often in historical accounts. It means war, the opposite of 「和」 in the sense of peace.
  • Antonym不和ふわWrittenWritten style for discord between people, as in 「家庭の不和」. It is the opposite of 「和」 as harmony.
  • Antonym争いあらそいNeutralA neutral word for quarrels and disputes. It contrasts with 「和」 as living in harmony.
  • Antonym乱らんWrittenWritten style for rebellion or wartime turmoil, as in 「応仁の乱」. It stands opposite the peaceful 「和」.

Use 「和」 for harmony, unity, Japanese style, or a sum, as in 「和を重んじる」「和食」「二つの数の和」. For a total say 「合計」; the opposites of 「和」 are 「争い」 and 「不和」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. (ワ)ある集団しゅうだんにおいて、互たがいの関係かんけいに納得なっとくし安定あんていしている様子ようす。協力きょうりょくし調和ちょうわをはかっている様子ようす。
  2. (ワ 文語ぶんご)平和へいわ、停戦ていせん。
  3. (ワ)加算かさん(足し算たしざん)の結果けっか。
  4. (ワ)日本にっぽん。特とくに伝統的でんとうてきな性質せいしつを強調きょうちょうする場合ばあい。
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