和(なご)やか

なごやか
na-adjective
harmonious, peaceful
1. harmonious, peaceful, friendly
Having a pleasant, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere.
和(なご)やかな雰囲気(ふんいき)の中(なか)で話(はな)し合(あ)った。
We discussed in a harmonious atmosphere.
会議(かいぎ)は和(なご)やかに進(すす)んだ。
The meeting proceeded peacefully.
和(なご)やかな家庭(かてい)を築(きず)きたい。
I want to build a harmonious home.

和(なご)やか is a na-adjective describing a warm, peaceful atmosphere where people interact harmoniously.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: 和(なご)やかに
  • Noun form: 和(なご)やかさ (the quality of being harmonious)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 和(なご)やかな雰囲気(ふんいき): harmonious atmosphere
  • 和(なご)やかな家庭(かてい): peaceful home
  • 和(なご)やかに進(すす)む: to proceed smoothly
  • 和(なご)やかに過(す)ごす: to spend time peacefully

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 穏(おだ)やか: calm, gentle (often about personality or weather)
  • 和(なご)やか: focuses on interpersonal harmony, warmth

The kanji 和(なご) relates to harmony, peace, and Japan itself.

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Added 2026.1.16 17:40 · Revised 2026.2.4 21:21
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