1.
flat, level, even
Having a surface with no curves, bumps, or inclines; horizontal.
平らな道を歩く。
To walk on a flat road.
この土地は平らだ。
This land is flat.
テーブルの表面を平らにする。
To make the table surface flat.
2.
calm, peaceful
Figuratively, being in a state of tranquility or stability (less common).
心を平らにする。
To calm one's mind.
世の中が平らであることを願う。
To wish for peace in the world.
嵐が過ぎて、海が平らになった。
After the storm passed, the sea became calm.
GRAMMAR:
- 平らな + noun: flat (noun)
- 平らに + verb: flatly
- 平らにする: to flatten, to level
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 平ら: Flat, level (general)
- 平坦: Flat, even (more formal)
- 滑らか: Smooth (texture)
NOTE: 平ら is also a common family name (Taira), associated with the famous Taira clan (平氏) from Japanese history.
Related Words
Related:
平坦 (flat, level)