心の平和
kokoro no heiwa
The English phrase inner peace is translated into Japanese as 心の平和 (kokoro no heiwa).
心の平和 is used to describe a state of psychological or spiritual tranquility rather than political or social peace.
How do you pronounce it?
kokoro no heiwa
Did you know?
- The concept of inner peace is closely tied to ma, the artistic and spiritual use of empty space or silence between things.
- The kanji for 'peace' in 平和, specifically 和 (wa), is the same character used to represent 'harmony' and is central to the concept of Japanese cultural etiquette.
- While 心の平和 is a literal translation, Japanese people often use the term heijinshin to describe the ability to maintain a calm mind during a crisis.
Examples in context
- 瞑想は心の平和をもたらします。Meisou wa kokoro no heiwa o motarashimasu.Meditation brings inner peace.
- 彼は心の平和を求めて旅に出た。Kare wa kokoro no heiwa o motomete tabi ni deta.He went on a journey seeking inner peace.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a yoga retreat in a cafe.
- 陽太 Yota美咲さんは、心の平和を保つ方法はありますか？Misaki-san wa, kokoro no heiwa o tamotsu houhou wa arimasu ka?Misaki, do you have a way to maintain inner peace?
- 美咲 Misaki私はヨガをすることが一番大切だと思います。Watashi wa yoga o suru koto ga ichiban taisetsu da to omoimasu.I think doing yoga is the most important thing.
- 陽太 Yotaやはり、体を動かすのが良いのですね。Yahari, karada o ugokasu no ga yoi no desu ne.As I thought, moving your body is good, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、陽太さんもぜひ試してみてください。Hai, Youta-san mo zehi tameshite mite kudasai.Yes, please give it a try too, Youta.
