無風|むふうmufuu[0]heiban (flat)
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- no-adjectivewindless; calm; no-wind
- no-adjectivequiet (state of affairs); peaceful; stable; safe (electoral seat)
- Synonym静穏せいおんWrittenCalm and stable; used mostly of the sea or a situation, and can also describe weak or no wind. Written/formal prose.
- Synonym静謐せいひつWrittenQuiet, tranquil serenity; can also describe a world at peace. Highly literary.
- Related平穏へいおんNeutralSafe and uneventful, as in 「平穏な日々」; centers on everyday life going smoothly. Neutral in register.
- Related平静へいせいNeutralCalm of mind or of a scene; stresses composure and not letting feelings show. Neutral in register.
- Related沈静ちんせいNeutralCommotion or market activity settling down; stresses the shift from motion to stillness. Neutral in register.
- AntonymあらしNeutralAntonym: a storm, also figuratively an uproar or turmoil; the direct opposite of windless 「無風」.
Use 「無風」 for no wind, or for an election or situation with no waves, as in 「無風状態」「無風選挙区」. For safe, uneventful daily life pick 「平穏」; for a calm, stable situation in formal prose pick 「静穏」; 「嵐」 is the antonym.
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