adjectival noun or quasi-adjective

  1. flat, level, even, smooth.
  2. calm, tranquil, placid, composed, stable.
  3. relaxed (sitting posture), comfortable. Usu. as お平らに.

noun used as a suffix

After a place name, usu. だいら.
  1. plateau, tableland, plain.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
平ら たいら

Contained Kanji Breakdown

even, flat, peace
ヘイ たいら ひら (3rd, N3)
dry, parch, ebb
ひ.る カン ほ.す (6th, N2)
to divide