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Kanji 安: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 安: relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful

Key takeaways

Kanji 安: relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

relaxcheaplowquietrestedcontentedpeaceful

On reading

アン

Kun reading

やす.いやす.まるやすやす.らか

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 安

relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

宀 + 女

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

A woman (女) sitting peacefully under a roof (宀) represents a state of safety and comfort. This imagery signifies peace and stability within the home. It also extends to mean 'cheap' or 'inexpensive,' as a low price provides peace of mind.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

アン
  • 安静あんせい

    rest / quiet / inactivity

  • 治安ちあん

    public safety / security / order

  • 安易あんい

    easy / simple / careless

  • 安定あんてい

    stability / balance / steadiness

  • 不安ふあん

    anxiety / uneasiness / insecurity

  • 安心あんしん

    relief / peace of mind

  • 安全あんぜん

    safety / security / protection

Kun reading

やす.い
  • 安っぽいやすっぽい

    cheap-looking / low quality

  • 目安めやす

    criterion / standard / guideline

  • 安いやすい

    cheap / inexpensive / low price

Commonly used words

  • 安静
    あんせい

    rest / quiet / inactivity

  • 治安
    ちあん

    public safety / security / order

  • 安易
    あんい

    easy / simple / careless

  • 安定
    あんてい

    stability / balance / steadiness

  • 不安
    ふあん

    anxiety / uneasiness / insecurity

  • 安心
    あんしん

    relief / peace of mind

  • 安っぽい
    やすっぽい

    cheap-looking / low quality

  • 目安
    めやす

    criterion / standard / guideline

  • 安い
    やすい

    cheap / inexpensive / low price

Example sentences

Example 1

けがのために静にしてください。

Translation

Please rest quietly because of your injury.

Example 2

医者は静を守るように言った。

Translation

The doctor told me to keep resting quietly.

Example 3

この地域の治はとてもいいです。

Translation

The public safety in this area is very good.

Example 4

を守るために警察が働いている。

Translation

The police work to maintain public order.

Kanji 安: relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful | Daily Nihongo