(たい)

たいら
na-adjective, noun
flat, level, smooth
1. flat, level, even
Having a surface with no curves, bumps, or inclines; horizontal.
(たい)らな(みち)(ある)く。
To walk on a flat road.
この土地(とち)(たい)らだ。
This land is flat.
テーブルの表面(ひょうめん)(たい)らにする。
To make the table surface flat.
2. calm, peaceful
Figuratively, being in a state of tranquility or stability (less common).
(こころ)(たい)らにする。
To calm one's mind.
()(なか)(たい)らであることを(ねが)う。
To wish for peace in the world.
(あらし)()ぎて、(うみ)(たい)らになった。
After the storm passed, the sea became calm.

GRAMMAR:

  • (たい)らな + noun: flat (noun)
  • (たい)らに + verb: flatly
  • (たい)らにする: to flatten, to level

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • (たい)ら: Flat, level (general)
  • 平坦(へいたん): Flat, even (more formal)
  • (なめ)らか: Smooth (texture)

NOTE: (たい)ら is also a common family name (Taira), associated with the famous Taira clan (平氏(へいし)) from Japanese history.