安らぎ

• Reading: やすらぎ
• Romaji: yasuragi
• Kanji breakdown: 安 (yasu) — peace, ease, safe; らぎ — nominalising suffix (from 安らぐ)
• Pronunciation: /ja.sɯ.ɾa.gi/

Meaning

Peace; tranquillity; a calming sense of comfort and serenity.

A noun derived from the verb 安らぐ (to feel at ease, to be calmed). It describes a quality of calm well-being — the relief from anxiety, the comfort of being safe and at rest. Widely used in everyday language, advertising, and literature. 心の安らぎ (peace of mind) is a very common phrase. Carries a warm, restorative connotation.

Examples

1. 都会の喧騒を離れ、田舎の景色に心の安らぎを感じた。 Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city, he found peace of mind in the countryside scenery.
2. ペットと過ごす時間が、彼女に何よりの安らぎを与えてくれる。 Time spent with her pet gives her more comfort and tranquility than anything else.
3. その曲は聴くたびに安らぎを覚え、疲れた心をほぐしてくれる。 Every time she listens to that song, she feels a sense of serenity that soothes her weary heart.

Usage Guide

Context: peace, comfort, nature, well-being

Tone: gentle

Origin & History

Derived from 安らぐ (to be at peace), itself from 安 (peace, safety, ease). The nominalised form 安らぎ captures the quality of being in a peaceful state — a noun born from a transient emotional experience.

Cultural Context

Era: Pre-modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal