synonym Comparative
平和
VS
調和
Differences Between "平和" and "調和"
Option A
平和
Meaning
peace, harmony
Reading
へいわ (heiwa)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
世界平和を願っています。
I wish for world peace.
Option B
調和
Meaning
harmony; balance; accord; blending in; agreement
Reading
ちょうわ (chōwa)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しいオフィスビルは、周囲の自然な景観と見事に_______するように設計されています。
The new office building is designed to beautifully harmonize with the surrounding natural landscape.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(peace, harmony)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 平和: Refers to a state of tranquility, absence of war or conflict. Often used in discussions about world affairs, or a calm environment. 戦争や争いがない穏やかな状態を指す。
- 調和: Refers to harmony, balance, accord, or blending in beautifully with surroundings (colors, environment, opinions, or human relations). Often used as 調和が取れている (be well-balanced/harmonious) or 調和する (to harmonize). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Harmony! Balance! The blend between your clumsy, hardworking self and my beautiful, perfect self is the most supreme harmony in the universe! We are a perfect match!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『調和よ！あんたの不器用で一生懸命なところと、私の完璧で美しいところが合わさるの。これが全宇宙で最も至高の「調和（ベストカップル）」なのよ！完璧なペアなんだから、胸を張りなさい！』
- 平和: Refers to a state of tranquility, absence of war or conflict. Often used in discussions about world affairs, or a calm environment. 戦争や争いがない穏やかな状態を指す。
- 調和: Refers to harmony, balance, accord, or blending in beautifully with surroundings (colors, environment, opinions, or human relations). Often used as 調和が取れている (be well-balanced/harmonious) or 調和する (to harmonize). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Harmony! Balance! The blend between your clumsy, hardworking self and my beautiful, perfect self is the most supreme harmony in the universe! We are a perfect match!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『調和よ！あんたの不器用で一生懸命なところと、私の完璧で美しいところが合わさるの。これが全宇宙で最も至高の「調和（ベストカップル）」なのよ！完璧なペアなんだから、胸を張りなさい！』
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