Mnemonic
To truly relax, a woman needs nothing more than a solid roof over her head. Picture her beneath the roof, sinking into soft cushions, every worry melting away. The woman sighs deeply — safe, calm, utterly at peace in her shelter.
Additional thoughts
The kanji literally stacks a roof on top of a woman. Home is where she feels safe. That simple image — woman sheltered under a roof — captures the calm, affordable ease the kanji conveys.Quick recall
A woman safe under a roof can finally relax.Details
The keyword for 安 is relax. This kanji conveys the sense of peace, calm, and ease — the feeling of being safe and free from worry. It suggests a state of tranquility and comfort, as when one is settled securely at home. By extension, it also carries meanings of cheapness or affordability, as something that comes without stress or difficulty.
- On'yomi
- あん
- Kun'yomi
- やす.い、やす.まる、やす、やす.らか