Meaning of 温和 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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温和, 穏和JLPT 1
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Kana Readingおんわ
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Romajionwa
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- gentle; mild; moderate
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Example Sentences
温和, 穏和, おんわ used in context
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She is a quiet woman.
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He is gentle by nature.
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Surrounded by the sea, Japan has a mild climate.
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The climate of Japan is milder than that of India.
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The climate of Japan is milder than that of England.
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The climate of Florida in the wintertime is milder than that of Iowa.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
On: ワ, オ, カ
Kun: やわ.らぐ, やわ.らげる, なご.む, なご.やか
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