穏(おだ)やか

穏(おだ)やか is a na-adjective meaning calm, peaceful, gentle, or mild.

Forms

• 穏(おだ)やかな + noun (attributive)
• 穏(おだ)やかに + verb (adverbial)
• 穏(おだ)やかだ (predicative)
• 穏(おだ)やかで (te-form)

Common collocations

• 穏(おだ)やかな天気(てんき): calm weather
• 穏(おだ)やかな海(うみ): calm sea
• 穏(おだ)やかな性格(せいかく): gentle personality
• 穏(おだ)やかな顔(かお): a serene face
• 穏(おだ)やかに話(はな)す: to speak gently
• 穏(おだ)やかに暮(く)らす: to live peacefully
• 気持(きも)ちが穏(おだ)やかになる: to feel calm

Similar words

• 静(しず)か: quiet, silent (emphasizes lack of noise)
• 温和(おんわ): gentle, mild (often for personality/climate)
• 平穏(へいおん): peaceful, tranquil (more formal)
• おとなしい: docile, quiet (often for personality)

Usage

穏(おだ)やか suggests a pleasant, undisturbed state—whether weather, mood, personality, or atmosphere.