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寧
peaceful · tranquil · rather · preferably
N1On: ねいKun: むしろ
Memory Aid
'NEI' — Imagine saying 'NAY!' to all worries to achieve inner PEACE.
Under the `宀` (roof) of a home, your `心` (heart) feels `丁` (steady, like a nail driven in) because there's food on the `皿` (dish). All is **peaceful** and stable.
Vocabulary
丁寧ていねいpolite, careful
安寧あんねいpeace, public order
寧ろむしろrather, preferably, instead
Example Sentences
彼はいつも仕事が丁寧だ。
He is always careful with his work.
私は電車より寧ろバスで行きたい。
I'd rather go by bus than by train.
国家の安寧は国民の願いです。
The peace of the nation is the wish of its citizens.
この図書館は、静寧な読書空間を提供しています。
This library offers a tranquil reading space.