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N4 · 6 strokes · — · Irodori #66 · Starter L15
安
cheap, contented, low, peaceful, quiet, relax, rested
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Readings
- On’yomi
- アン
- Kun’yomi
- やす、やす・い、やす・まる、やす・らか
Example words
安
やす
cheap
安定
あんてい
stability; steadiness
安い
やすい
cheap; inexpensive
安全
あんぜん
safety; security
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A woman (女) under a roof (宀) — peaceful, cheap (= affordable).
Components
Remember "cheap, peaceful" (安) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
安い (やすい) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 安い (やすい) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: やす、やす・い、やす・まる、やす・らか — often used in native Japanese words (like 安い). On'yomi: アン — common in compound words (熟語).