How to Write 安 (relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 6-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) character 安 (“relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested”), indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Practice 安 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 安い (やすい (yasui) — cheap / inexpensive), 安心 (あんしん (anshin) — peace of mind / relief).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (安)
Primary Radical (部首): 宀 — うかんむり (roof)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Roofs, buildings, houses, shelter, and enclosures
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生) (JLPT N5). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (アン) when 安 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (やす.い) when 安 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (6画): Written with 6 strokes, 安 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 宀 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 宀 (うかんむり (roof))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 宀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 安
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 安 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 安 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 安 ("relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested") is written with 6 strokes (6画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 3 (小学3年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical. Written with 6 strokes, 安 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) radical (Top (Kanmuri / 冠) position). Establish the 宀 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 安?
For 安 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is アン and the Kunyomi is やす.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (アン) when 安 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (やす.い) when 安 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 安 includes 安い (やすい (yasui) — cheap / inexpensive), 安心 (あんしん (anshin) — peace of mind / relief).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 安 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 6 strokes of 安 (relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested), start with the 宀 (うかんむり (roof)) in the Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 安 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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