安堵
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 安堵
1
Intransitive verb
relief; reassurance
Examples
彼女の無事を知らされて、彼は安堵のため息をついた。
Informed of her safety, he breathed a sigh of relief.
2
Historical term; Transitive verb
recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.)
3
Archaic; Intransitive verb; Orig. meaning
living safely surrounded by walls
Kanji in this Word
安
6 strokes
Frequency: 144
JLPT N4
Grade 3
Meanings
relax
cheap
low
quiet
rested
contented
peaceful
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
アン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やす.い
やす.まる
やす
やす.らか
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あす
あず
あっ
や
堵
12 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
fence
railing
enclosure
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かき
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