Vocabulary

What does 温和 (おんわ, onwa) mean?

温和 (おんわ, onwa) means gentle, mild-mannered; mild (climate).

Quick facts
Reading	おんわ
Romaji	onwa
Part of speech	na-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

温和おんわ

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommononwa

gentle, mild-mannered; mild (climate)

1na-adjective · noun mild (climate); temperate; clement
2na-adjective · noun gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; quiet
3na-adjective · noun moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild; temperate

Example sentences

この地方(ちほう)は気候(きこう)が温和(おんわ)だ。
This region has a mild climate.
彼(かれ)は温和(おんわ)な性格(せいかく)で知(し)られている。
He is known for his gentle personality.

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