和: the kanji for harmony; peace; Japanese-style
和 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means harmony; peace; Japanese-style. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
和 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
和 has 6 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ワ (wa)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 平和へいわ · heiwa | peace |
| 和食わしょく · washoku | Japanese food |
やわらぐ (yawaragu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 和らぐやわらぐ · yawaragu | to ease; to soften |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 世界の平和を願っています。Sekai no heiwa o negatte imasu.I wish for peace in the world.
- 和食は健康にいいと言われている。Washoku wa kenkō ni ii to iwarete iru.Japanese food is said to be good for health.
- 薬を飲んで痛みが和らいだ。Kusuri o nonde itami ga yawaraida.I took medicine and the pain eased.
- 春になって寒さが和らいできた。Haru ni natte samusa ga yawaraide kita.Now that it's spring, the cold has eased.
- 和食のレストランを予約した。Washoku no resutoran o yoyaku shita.I made a reservation at a Japanese restaurant.
Questions about 和
How many strokes does 和 have?
和 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 和?
The on readings are wa (ワ), o (オ). The kun readings are yawaragu (やわらぐ), yawarageru (やわらげる), nagomu (なごむ), nagoyaka (なごやか).
What JLPT level is 和?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 和
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.