安
KANJI DETAIL
safe · peaceful
On readingあん6 strokesN3
Radical 宀 · roofStroke order
Loading the stroke order for 安.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- あん
- Kun reading
- やすい, やす
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
安conveys peace and safety. - Basic usage:
安い(やすい)means inexpensive, while安心(あんしん)means relief or peace of mind.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Low prices and peace of mind
安いdescribes the price of vegetables at a shop. In the example,安く買えたmeans being able to buy something more cheaply than expected.安心describes the relief felt on hearing from an unreachable friend or learning that a child is somewhere safe.

