平気
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe a state of being calm, cool, or unconcerned. Often follows 『だ』 (da) or 『です』 (desu) in sentences.
Theme
During a stressful exam week, User chats with their classmate Mika about staying calm under pressure.
平気
へいき
coolness, calmness, unconcern
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine someone so calm and cool that they're 'peacefully okay' — think of 'peace' (平 hei) and 'spirit' (気 ki) combined. 'Peace-spirit' → 平気 (heiki, 'coolness, calmness').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, maintaining 『平気』 (heiki, 'calmness') is valued in social situations to avoid causing discomfort. It's often used to reassure others, e.g., 『平気だよ』 (heiki da yo, 'It's okay / I'm fine').
Forms
Base: 平気Base na-adjective form. Used to describe a state of being calm, cool, or unconcerned. Often follows 『だ』 (da) or 『です』 (desu) in sentences.
Negative: 平気じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『平気じゃない』 (heiki janai, 'not calm').
Past: 平気だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『平気だった』 (heiki datta, 'was calm').
Adverbial: 平気にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『平気に』 (heiki ni, 'calmly').
Comparative: より平気Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番平気Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'most') + base adjective.