Readings: アン (Onyomi), やすい (Kunyomi)
Meaning: peaceful, safe, cheap
This kanji often appears in words related to peace, safety, and affordability. It combines 宀 (roof) and 女 (woman), suggesting “a woman under a roof” = peaceful and safe. It’s a key kanji for JLPT N5 learners.
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 宀 (roof) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 6 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | アン (an) |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | やすい (yasui) |
How to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 安 has 6 strokes. Start with the 宀 radical (roof), followed by the 女 radical (woman) below it.
- Draw the roof part (宀) first
- Then write 女 below it (left-to-right, then vertical down)
Example Sentences
Japanese: この店は安いです。
Kana: このみせはやすいです。
Romaji: Kono mise wa yasui desu.
English: This shop is cheap.
Japanese: 安全第一です。
Kana: あんぜんだいいちです。
Romaji: Anzen daiichi desu.
English: Safety comes first.
Japanese: 安心してください。
Kana: あんしんしてください。
Romaji: Anshin shite kudasai.
English: Please don’t worry.
Japanese: 安い服を買いました。
Kana: やすいふくをかいました。
Romaji: Yasui fuku o kaimashita.
English: I bought cheap clothes.
Vocabulary Using 安
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 安い | やすい | cheap, inexpensive |
| 安全 | あんぜん | safety, safe |
| 安心 | あんしん | relief, peace of mind |
| 不安 | ふあん | uneasy, anxiety |
| 安定 | あんてい | stability |
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