Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Peace, safety, cheap

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person sitting peacefully under a roof, symbolizing a state of safety and peace.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '安' frequently appears in JLPT materials, particularly at the N4 level. It is important to understand its various readings and meanings to succeed in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼はとても安全なドライバーです。

  He is a very safe driver.

  かれはとてもあんぜんなドライバーです。

  kare wa totemo anzen na doraibaa desu.

  Pronunciation

• この店は安い価格で品質の良い商品を提供しています。

  This store offers high-quality products at low prices.

  このみせはやすいかかくでひんしつのよいしょうひんをていきょうしています。

  kono mise wa yasui kakaku de hinshitsu no yoi shouhin o teikyou shiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 心配しないで、全てが安全です。

  Don't worry, everything is safe.

  しんぱいしないで、すべてがあんぜんです。

  shinpai shinaide, subete ga anzen desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '安' is commonly used in everyday language, making it important to learn for the N4 level of the JLPT.
• Pay attention to the various kunyomi readings of '安' and understand their nuances.
• Understanding the meaning of '安' as 'cheap' can be useful when encountering it in price-related contexts.
• Practice writing the kanji to reinforce memory of its stroke order and shape.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '安' is occasionally used in given names or surnames, where it can represent a sense of peace and tranquility.