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What is the Kanji for 'Cheap' and 'Relax'? | 安

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Cheap' and 'Relax', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Cheap' and 'Relax' is 安.

    kanji

    安

    Meaning

    Cheap, Relax

    Reading

    kunyomiやす

    yasu

    onyomiあん

    an

    Parts

    女Woman 宀Roof

    Example Word

    安全: safe. The Japanese adjectival noun '安全 (あんぜん)' means 'safe'. It is used to describe a state or condition where there is no danger or risk. This word is commonly used in contexts related to safety, security, and well-being. For example: This area is safe「この地域は安全です」(このちいきはあんぜんです). Safety is important「安全は大切です」(あんぜんはたいせつです). It can also be used to describe objects or systems designed to ensure safety, such as '安全装置 (あんぜんそうち)' (safety device).

    Radical

    宀

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    234

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 安

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    女

    Meaning

    Woman

    radical

    宀

    Meaning

    Roof

安 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    案

    Meaning

    Plan, Proposal

Words Using 安

This kanji is used in 10 words:

    word

    不安定

    Meaning

    Unstable

    word

    安保

    Meaning

    Security

    word

    安定

    Meaning

    Stability

    word

    安っぽい

    Meaning

    Cheap

    word

    安い

    Meaning

    Cheap

    word

    安売り

    Meaning

    Discount, Bargain

    word

    安全

    Meaning

    Safe

    word

    安

    Meaning

    Cheap

    word

    安心

    Meaning

    Relief

    word

    不安

    Meaning

    Anxiety

Kanji Related to 安 Through the Part 女

These 38 kanji contain the part 女 as well.

    kanji

    媒

    Meaning

    Intermediary, Mediator

    kanji

    妖

    Meaning

    Bewitched

    kanji

    婆

    Meaning

    Old woman

    kanji

    媛

    Meaning

    Princess, Beauty

    kanji

    姫

    Meaning

    Princess

    kanji

    娯

    Meaning

    Enjoyment, Recreation

    kanji

    妙

    Meaning

    Exquisite, Marvelous

    kanji

    妄

    Meaning

    Irrational, Reckless

    kanji

    婦

    Meaning

    Lady

    kanji

    委

    Meaning

    Committee

    kanji

    桜

    Meaning

    Cherry

    kanji

    婚

    Meaning

    Marriage

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    嫉

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

    kanji

    要

    Meaning

    Important, Need

    kanji

    妻

    Meaning

    Wife

    kanji

    妊

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Swollen

    kanji

    姻

    Meaning

    Marriage, Marry

    kanji

    如

    Meaning

    As, Likeness

    kanji

    婿

    Meaning

    Bridegroom, Groom

    kanji

    嫁

    Meaning

    Marry, Bride

    kanji

    嫡

    Meaning

    Legitimate heir, Legitimate wife

    kanji

    姓

    Meaning

    Surname, Family name

    kanji

    妥

    Meaning

    Gentle, Come to terms

    kanji

    妃

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

    kanji

    娠

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Pregnancy

    kanji

    妨

    Meaning

    Hinder, Disturb

    kanji

    始

    Meaning

    Begin

    kanji

    威

    Meaning

    Might, Intimidate

    kanji

    娘

    Meaning

    Daughter, Girl

    kanji

    嬢

    Meaning

    Lass, Young lady

    kanji

    嫌

    Meaning

    Dislike

    kanji

    好

    Meaning

    Like, Fond

    kanji

    妬

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

    kanji

    姉

    Meaning

    Older sister

    kanji

    妹

    Meaning

    Younger sister

    kanji

    奴

    Meaning

    Servant, Dude

    kanji

    姿

    Meaning

    Shape, Figure

Kanji Related to 安 Through the Part 宀

These 36 kanji contain the part 宀 as well.

    kanji

    室

    Meaning

    Room

    kanji

    宙

    Meaning

    Midair

    kanji

    寝

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    宿

    Meaning

    Lodging

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    完

    Meaning

    Complete

    kanji

    察

    Meaning

    Guess

    kanji

    宅

    Meaning

    House

    kanji

    審

    Meaning

    Investigate, Judge

    kanji

    宣

    Meaning

    Proclaim, Promulgate

    kanji

    穴

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    富

    Meaning

    Wealth, Rich

    kanji

    宝

    Meaning

    Treasure

    kanji

    官

    Meaning

    Government, Bureaucrat

    kanji

    宵

    Meaning

    Wee hours, Early evening

    kanji

    守

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    定

    Meaning

    Determine

    kanji

    実

    Meaning

    Fruit, Truth

    kanji

    寡

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

    kanji

    字

    Meaning

    Character

    kanji

    客

    Meaning

    Guest, Customer

    kanji

    家

    Meaning

    House

    kanji

    容

    Meaning

    Contain, Looks

    kanji

    宜

    Meaning

    Right, Best regards

    kanji

    寮

    Meaning

    Dormitory

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    宛

    Meaning

    Address

    kanji

    宗

    Meaning

    Religion

    kanji

    宰

    Meaning

    Preside, Manager

    kanji

    寄

    Meaning

    Draw near

    kanji

    寒

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    寛

    Meaning

    Magnanimous, Tolerance

    kanji

    宴

    Meaning

    Banquet

    kanji

    宮

    Meaning

    Palace

    kanji

    害

    Meaning

    Harm

    kanji

    寂

    Meaning

    Quietly, Lonely

Learn the Kanji 安

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 安 mean?

安 means 'Cheap' and 'Relax'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.