adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. peace, harmony.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
平和 へいわ

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
harmony, Japanese style, peace
ワ より オ (3rd, N3)
two-branch tree radical (no. 115)
カ いね (Kentei Pre-1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)