安: the kanji for cheap, safe, peaceful
安 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means cheap, safe, peaceful. Below are its readings, 11 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
安 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
安 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 11 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
アン (an)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 安心あんしん · anshin | relief; peace of mind |
| 安全あんぜん · anzen | safety |
| 不安ふあん · fuan | anxiety |
| 安定あんてい · antei | stability |
| 治安ちあん · chian | public safety |
| 円安えんやす · en'yasu | weak yen |
| 安価あんか · anka | low price |
やすい (yasui)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 安いやすい · yasui | cheap |
| 目安めやす · meyasu | guide; rough standard |
| 格安かくやす · kakuyasu | bargain; discount |
| 安売りやすうり · yasuuri | bargain sale |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- それを聞いて安心しました。Sore o kiite anshin shimashita.I'm relieved to hear that.
- 日本は治安がいいと言われています。Nihon wa chian ga ii to iwarete imasu.Japan is said to be safe.
- このスーパーは野菜が安いです。Kono sūpā wa yasai ga yasui desu.Vegetables are cheap at this supermarket.
- 安全のため、ヘルメットをかぶってください。Anzen no tame, herumetto o kabutte kudasai.For your safety, please wear a helmet.
- 売上が安定してきました。Uriage ga antei shite kimashita.Sales have become stable.
- 円安で海外からの旅行者が増えています。En'yasu de kaigai kara no ryokōsha ga fuete imasu.The weak yen is bringing more travelers from abroad.
Questions about 安
How many strokes does 安 have?
安 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 安?
The on readings are an (アン). The kun readings are yasui (やすい).
What does ご安心ください mean?
ご安心ください (go-anshin kudasai) means "Please don't worry" or "Rest assured." Businesses use it to reassure customers, as in 返品もできますのでご安心ください.
What JLPT level is 安?
N4. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
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Colors and descriptions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 安
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.