のどか

のどか
na-adjective
peaceful, tranquil
1. peaceful, tranquil, idyllic
Calm and quiet, free from disturbance; often describing rural or relaxing settings.
のどかな田舎(いなか)の風景(ふうけい)だ。
It's a peaceful countryside scene.
のどかな春(はる)の午後(ごご)を過(す)ごした。
I spent a tranquil spring afternoon.
のどかな時間(じかん)が流(なが)れている。
Peaceful time is passing.

のどか is a na-adjective describing peaceful, tranquil, idyllic scenes.

FORMS:

  • Prenominal: のどかな + noun
  • Predicative: のどかだ
  • Adverbial: のどかに

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • のどかな日(ひ): a peaceful day
  • のどかな田舎(いなか): tranquil countryside
  • のどかな景色(けしき): idyllic scenery
  • のどかな午後(ごご): leisurely afternoon
  • のどかな春(はる): gentle spring weather

TYPICAL CONTEXTS:

  • Rural/countryside settings
  • Slow-paced, relaxed atmosphere
  • Mild, pleasant weather (especially spring)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 穏(おだ)やか: calm, gentle
  • 静(しず)か: quiet
  • 平和(へいわ): peaceful

のどか has a warm, positive connotation of simple, unhurried tranquility.

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Added 2026.1.16 17:40 · Revised 2026.1.29 9:16
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