温和(おんわ)

おんわ
na-adjective
gentle; mild; moderate
personalityweather
1. gentle; mild; even-tempered (of a person or climate)
Describes a calm, gentle quality with no harshness — used both for a mild, agreeable climate and for a calm, even-tempered personality.
温和(おんわ)な気候(きこう)だ。
The climate is mild.
彼(かれ)は温和(おんわ)な性格(せいかく)だ。
He has a gentle disposition.
この地方(ちほう)は一年(いちねん)を通(とお)して温和(おんわ)で過(す)ごしやすい。
This region is mild and comfortable to live in throughout the year.

Applies both to weather/climate and to temperament. Conveys calmness and the absence of anything harsh or extreme.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 穏和(おんわ): gentle; moderate — a variant spelling used mainly for temperament or moderate opinions; 温和(おんわ) additionally covers a mild climate
  • 穏(おだ)やか: calm; peaceful — broader, also describes a calm sea, mood, or atmosphere

Related Words

Homophone: 穏和(おんわ) (gentle)
Compare: 穏(おだ)やか (calm)
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