調和(ちょうわ)

調和(ちょうわ) describes a state where different elements come together in a balanced, pleasing way. It implies aesthetic or functional compatibility rather than simple agreement.

Common patterns

• 調和(ちょうわ)する (to harmonize)
• 〜と調和(ちょうわ)する (to be in harmony with ~)
• 調和(ちょうわ)のとれた (well-balanced, harmonious)
• 調和(ちょうわ)を保(たも)つ (to maintain harmony)
• 調和(ちょうわ)を乱(みだ)す (to disturb the harmony)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (by domain):

• Design/art: 色(いろ)の調和(ちょうわ) (color harmony)
• Nature: 自然(しぜん)との調和(ちょうわ) (harmony with nature)
• Society: 社会(しゃかい)の調和(ちょうわ) (social harmony)

Similar words

• バランス: balance (loanword, more casual)
• 均衡(きんこう): equilibrium (formal, often economic/political)
• ハーモニー: harmony (loanword, mainly for music)