穏やか

おだやか
JLPT:N3
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1Calm, gentle, and peaceful; free of intensity or agitation — used to describe a person's demeanor or expression, or mild weather and calm seas.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼はどんな時も穏やかな笑顔を絶やさない。

He always keeps a calm smile, no matter what happens.

今日は風もなく穏やかな一日だった。

Today was a calm day with no wind at all.

穏やかな海を眺めながらコーヒーを飲んだ。

I drank coffee while gazing at the calm sea.

祖母はいつも穏やかな口調で話す。

My grandmother always speaks in a gentle tone.

2Moderate and reasonable, without going to extremes; describes negotiations or resolutions proceeding amicably.

Na-Adjective

Examples

両者は話し合いの末、穏やかな解決に至った。

After discussion, the two parties reached an amicable resolution.

部長は部下の失敗にも穏やかに対応した。

The manager responded calmly and reasonably even to his subordinate's mistake.

もう少し穏やかな言い方をした方がいい。

You should phrase it a bit more moderately.

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