Japanese symbol for “safety”
安全
あんぜん
Romaji: anzen
safety; security
In Japanese, safety is 安全, read あんぜん (anzen).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n safety; security
Written forms: 安全. Readings: あんぜん、あんせん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “safety”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 無事 | ぶじ buji | safety; security; peace |
| 安心 | あんしん anshin | peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security |
| 安否 | あんぴ anpi | safety; welfare; well-being |
| 保安 | ほあん hoan | safety |
| 機嫌 | きげん kigen | safety; health; well-being |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 安心 | あんしん anshin | peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security |
| 不安 | ふあん fuan | anxiety; uneasiness; worry |
| 安定 | あんてい antei | stability; steadiness; consistency |
| 不安定 | ふあんてい fuantei | instability; insecurity; crankiness |
| 保安 | ほあん hoan | peace preservation; security |
| 全部 | ぜんぶ zenbu | all; entire; whole |
| 全員 | ぜんいん zen'in | all members; all hands; everyone |
| 完全 | かんぜん kanzen | perfect; complete |
See also: Chinese symbol for “safety”.
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