平 時(へいじ)

へいじ

noun

peacetime; normal times

1. peacetime; normal times; ordinary times

A period when there is no war, crisis, or emergency — the normal, stable state of affairs. Used to contrast with wartime, emergencies, or exceptional circumstances.

平時(へいじ)の備(そな)えが大切(たいせつ)だ。

Being prepared during normal times is important.

平時(へいじ)であれば問題(もんだい)にならない。

Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be a problem.

平時(へいじ)から災害(さいがい)に対(たい)する訓練(くんれん)をしておくべきだ。

We should conduct disaster drills even during ordinary times.

Composed of 平(へい) (flat, peaceful) and 時(じ) (time). Describes the default, non-crisis state of affairs. Originally a military term contrasting with 戦時(せんじ) (wartime), but now used more broadly to contrast with any emergency or exceptional situation.

Usage

Common in news, policy discussions, and formal writing. Often appears in the pattern 平時(へいじ)から (from/during normal times), emphasizing the importance of preparation before a crisis.

Common collocations

平時(へいじ)の備(そな)え — peacetime preparedness
平時(へいじ)から — even in normal times, starting from peacetime
平時(へいじ)体制(たいせい) — peacetime system/structure

Similar words

戦時(せんじ) — wartime; the primary antonym
有事(ゆうじ) — emergency, crisis; the broader antonym covering any serious situation
普段(ふだん) — usually, normally; the everyday casual equivalent

Related Words

Antonym: 戦時(せんじ) (wartime)

Antonym: 有事(ゆうじ) (emergency, crisis)

Compare: 普段(ふだん) (usually, normally)

Compare: 平常時(へいじょうじ) (normal times)

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Added 2026.3.27 8:25 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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