(ゆうわ)

ゆうわ
noun, suru verb
harmony, reconciliation
1. harmony, reconciliation, fusion, integration
The state of blending together harmoniously or the act of reconciling differences. Used for social, cultural, or group integration.
民族(みんぞく)融和(ゆうわ)
ethnic harmony
両派(りょうは)融和(ゆうわ)(はか)る。
To seek reconciliation between the two factions.
この地域(ちいき)では、様々(さまざま)文化(ぶんか)融和(ゆうわ)して独自(どくじ)伝統(でんとう)()まれた。
In this region, various cultures blended together to create unique traditions.

USAGE: 融和(ゆうわ) emphasizes harmonious blending or integration, often used in social, political, or cultural contexts. Can describe both the process and the state of harmony.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 融和(ゆうわ)(はか)る (to seek harmony/reconciliation)
  • 融和(ゆうわ)政策(せいさく) (policy of integration)
  • 民族(みんぞく)/人種(じんしゅ)融和(ゆうわ) (ethnic/racial harmony)
  • 融和(ゆうわ)する (to blend, reconcile)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 調和(ちょうわ) (harmony - more general)
  • 和解(わかい) (reconciliation - resolving a specific conflict)
  • 融合(ゆうごう) (fusion - more emphasis on merging)