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安
安 (readings: あん, やす; Japanese kanji) means “peaceful / cheap”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 安全 (safety).
What does 安 mean?
| Kanji | 安 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | peaceful / cheap |
| Readings | あん, やす |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 安
安 is read あん or やす depending on the word.
Example words with 安
| Example | 安全 (safety) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14