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安

安 — relax, cheap, low

Learn the correct stroke order for 安 (relax), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 36 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)アンan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やす.いyasui、やす.まるyasumaru、やすyasu、やす.らかyasuraka
Strokes6
Radical宀
Frequency#144
Meaningsrelax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

安いやすいcheap; inexpensivei-adjective
安易あんいeasy; simplena-adjective
安価あんかlow-priced; cheap; inexpensivena-adjective
安住あんじゅうliving in peace; living a quiet lifenoun
安心あんしんpeace of mind; relief; (sense of) securitynoun
安静あんせいrest; quiet; reposenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 安 (relax) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 安 is #144, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

安いやすい — cheap; inexpensive
安易あんい — easy; simple
安価あんか — low-priced; cheap; inexpensive

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (宀)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 安 have?

The kanji 安 (relax) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 安?

安 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 安 mean?

安 means: relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful. On'yomi readings: アン. Kun'yomi readings: やす.い, やす.まる, やす, やす.らか.

What JLPT level is 安?

安 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.