No. 291 in Japanese
平和
Peace.
In a sentence
平和な世界を目指して努力しよう。
Let's strive towards a peaceful world.
The word '平和' is used as a noun modifier describing the state of the world as peaceful.
戦争が終わり、ついに平和が訪れた。
After the war ended, peace finally came.
The word '平和' is used as a noun referring to the state of peace.
彼の平和を求める姿勢には感銘を受けた。
I was impressed by his attitude of pursuing peace.
The word '平和' is used referentially to indicate the ideal or concept of peace.
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