KaiwaGo安 kanji: meaning, readings and stroke order
安 means “cheap, peaceful”. It is written with 6 strokes and is a JLPT N5 kanji.
On’yomi: アン (an). Kun’yomi: やす.い (yasui).
How to write 安 (stroke order)
Write 安 in 6 strokes, following the numbers. Each small box adds one stroke; the red line is the stroke to draw.
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- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
General rules: top before bottom, left before right, horizontal before a vertical that crosses it, and a closing bottom stroke last. Writing in the right order makes handwriting readable and helps you count strokes when you look a kanji up.
Practice writing 安
Trace 安 over the faint model with your finger or mouse, following the stroke order above. Turn the model off to write it from memory.
Readings of 安
| On’yomi (Chinese reading) | アン (an) |
|---|---|
| Kun’yomi (Japanese reading) | やす.い (yasui) |
The on’yomi is usually used in compound words, the kun’yomi when 安 stands alone or is followed by hiragana. A dot (.) marks where the hiragana ending starts.
Example words with 安
| Word | Reading | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安い | やすい yasui | cheap | |
| 安心 | あんしん anshin | relief, peace of mind |
安い (yasui) means “cheap”.
安心 (anshin) means “relief, peace of mind”.
FAQ
What does 安 mean in Japanese?
安 means “cheap, peaceful”. Common words with it are 安い (yasui, “cheap”) and 安心 (anshin, “relief, peace of mind”).
How many strokes does 安 have?
安 has 6 strokes. Follow the stroke-order diagram on this page from stroke 1 to 6.
How do you read 安?
The on’yomi is アン (an) and the kun’yomi is やす.い (yasui). Which one is used depends on the word.
Is 安 on the JLPT N5?
Yes. 安 is kanji number 42 of the 101 N5 kanji on this site.