和やか|なごやかnagoyaka[2]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Definitions
- na-adjectivemild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable; amiable; friendly; genial; harmonious; peaceful
Conjugation
| Plain form | 和やか（なごやか） |
|---|---|
| Polite (desu) | 和やかです（なごやかです） |
| Negative (dewa nai) | 和やかではない（なごやかではない） |
| polite (dewa arimasen) | 和やかではありません（なごやかではありません） |
| Past (datta) | 和やかだった（なごやかだった） |
| Past negative (dewa nakatta) | 和やかではなかった（なごやかではなかった） |
| Te form (de) | 和やかで（なごやかで） |
| Adverbial (ni) | 和やかに（なごやかに） |
| Conditional (nara) | 和やかなら（なごやかなら） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym温和おんわNeutralDescribes mild climate, gentle personalities, or moderate statements and measures. 「和やか」 mainly describes a friendly, harmonious mood or atmosphere.
- Related暖かいあたたかいNeutralDescribes warm weather or climate; written 「温かい」, it means warm-hearted and kind to people, as in 「温かい家庭」. 「和やか」 instead highlights a harmonious atmosphere.
- Antonym険悪けんあくNeutralThe opposite of 「和やか」 in harmony vs. tension: it describes relations between people as strained and hostile.
- Antonym緊迫きんぱくNeutralAlso contrasts with 「和やか」 as tension against harmony, but points to a pressing, critical situation.
- Antonym殺伐さつばつWrittenA written/formal antonym: where 「和やか」 is harmonious, this describes a rough, cold, hostile atmosphere.
Use 「和やか」 for a friendly, harmonious atmosphere at meetings or gatherings, as in 「和やかな雰囲気」. Use 「温かい」 for warmth toward people and 「温和」 for mild climate, character or measures. Antonyms: 「険悪」, 「殺伐」, 「緊迫」.
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