JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
安 — relax
- Reading
- アン・やす.い・やす.まる・やす・やす.らか
- Meaning
- relax; cheap; low; quiet; rested; contented; peaceful
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
安 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is アン・やす.い・やす.まる・やす・やす.らか and it means relax; cheap; low; quiet; rested; contented; peaceful. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
安 appears in everyday japanese words such as 安静 (rest), 治安 (public order) and 安易 (easy-going).
Japanese words containing 安
Frequently asked questions
What does 安 mean in Japanese?
安 means relax; cheap; low; quiet; rested; contented; peaceful in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 安 read?
安 is read アン・やす.い・やす.まる・やす・やす.らか. Reading it inside real words — 安静 and 治安 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 安 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 安 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 安 in a word?
A common word containing 安 is 安静 (あんせい) — "rest". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 安 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 安 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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