synonym Comparative
冷静な
VS
平穏
Differences Between "冷静な" and "平穏"
Option A
冷静な
Meaning
calm, composed, cool-headed
Reading
れいせいな (reisei na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はどんな時でも冷静な判断を下すことができる。
He can make calm judgments at any time.
Option B
平穏
Meaning
peaceful; tranquil; quiet; calm; serene
Reading
へいおん (heion)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
激しい嵐が過ぎ去り、海は再び_______な状態を取り戻しました。
The fierce storm passed away, and the sea recovered its peaceful state again.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(calm, composed, cool-headed)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 冷静な: Describes someone who is not easily upset or agitated, especially in difficult situations. It's a な-adjective. (困難な状況でも動揺せず、落ち着いている様子を表します。な形容詞です。)
- 平穏: Refers to being peaceful, tranquil, quiet, calm, or serene (describing daily life, weather, or social situations). Often used as 平穏な (peaceful) or 平穏無事. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Peace? Tranquility? The office is peaceful and quiet when you're away, but...っ, but it feels so empty and lonely! My heart only finds true peace next to you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『平穏な日々ね…。でもね、あんたが有給でいないと、オフィスは静かで平穏だけど、私の心はポッカリ穴が空いたみたいに寂しいのよ！私の平穏は、あんたの隣にしかないんだから！』
- 冷静な: Describes someone who is not easily upset or agitated, especially in difficult situations. It's a な-adjective. (困難な状況でも動揺せず、落ち着いている様子を表します。な形容詞です。)
- 平穏: Refers to being peaceful, tranquil, quiet, calm, or serene (describing daily life, weather, or social situations). Often used as 平穏な (peaceful) or 平穏無事. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Peace? Tranquility? The office is peaceful and quiet when you're away, but...っ, but it feels so empty and lonely! My heart only finds true peace next to you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『平穏な日々ね…。でもね、あんたが有給でいないと、オフィスは静かで平穏だけど、私の心はポッカリ穴が空いたみたいに寂しいのよ！私の平穏は、あんたの隣にしかないんだから！』
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