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和“harmony” Kanjiyawaragu / wa

How to write 和

Meaning and readings

Meaning

harmony, Japanese style, peace

Onyomi (音読み)

  • わ wa
  • お o

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • やわ(らぐ) yawa(ragu)
  • なご(む) nago(mu)

Japanese reading

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