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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).
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この本はとても安い。
このほんはとてもやすい。This book is very cheap.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 安 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | peaceful / cheap |
| Readings | あん, やす |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 安全 (safety) |
How to read 安
安 is read あん or やす depending on the word.
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Updated: 2026-08-09