寧

ONねい

KUNむしろ

Meanings

peacefultranquilratherpreferably

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'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

Related kanji

安静穏心宅平