Kanji · N5 · 6 strokes

/ cheap

Kanji for cheap, safe, or peaceful.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)アンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)やす.いNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

安 carries the meaning cheap, safe, or peaceful.

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How to write 安

Trace 安 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 安
Animated stroke order — 6 strokes
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Common compounds with 安

やすいcheap
あんぜんsafety
あんしんしますto be relieved
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安 in context

このれすとらんはやすいです

This restaurant is cheap.

にほんはあんぜんなくにです

Japan is a safe country.

ははのてがみをよみました。あんしんしました。

I read my mother's letter. I was relieved.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 安 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 安 (cheap) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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