ピースアンドラブ
pīsu ando rabu
The English phrase "peace and love" is expressed in Japanese as ピースアンドラブ (pīsu ando rabu).
Using the katakana transliteration sounds more like a borrowed slogan or a pop-culture catchphrase than using native Japanese words for peace and love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ピースアンドラブ is a katakana transliteration of the English words "peace", "and" and "love".
Which one should you use?
You may encounter the more traditional Japanese translation 平和と愛 (heiwa to ai). While 平和と愛 uses the native Japanese word for peace, 平和 (heiwa), it serves as a direct translation of the meaning.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ピースアンドラブ is colloquial and functions more like a pop-culture catchphrase or a borrowed slogan.
How do you pronounce it?
pīsu ando rabu
Did you know?
- When using the loanword ピース ('peace'), Japanese speakers often make a V-sign with their fingers while posing for photos. This gesture is so ubiquitous that ピース is the standard word for the 'peace sign' itself regardless of the context.
- The word 愛 ('ai' for 'love') is often considered too intense for daily romantic use. Japanese speakers frequently prefer 好き ('suki'), which means 'like', to express love to a partner.
- While 平和 ('heiwa') means 'peace', it can also be used as a given name for people. In this context, it conveys a wish for a tranquil and harmonious life.
Examples in context
- コンセプトはピースアンドラブです。Konseputo wa pīsu ando rabu desu.The concept is peace and love.
- ピースアンドラブを世界に広めたいです。Pīsu ando rabu o sekai ni hirometai desu.I want to spread peace and love to the world.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about the theme of a music festival.
- 結衣 Yui今回のフェスのテーマは何かな？Konkai no fesu no tēma wa nani kana?I wonder what the theme of this festival is?
- 大翔 Hirotoピースアンドラブだよ。Pīsu ando rabu da yo.It is peace and love.
- 結衣 Yui素敵なスローガンだね、大翔くん。Suteki na surōgan da ne, Hiroto-kun.That is a lovely slogan, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、みんなで楽しもう。Un, minna de tanoshimō.Yeah, let's all have fun.
