Japanese word

安全

Pronunciation

Romajianzen

Meaning

  • na-adjectivesafe

Example

ここは安全です。ko ko wa an zen de su

This place is safe.

Illustration for 安全 (safe)

More examples

この公園は安全です。ko no kō en wa an zen de su

This park is safe.

この道具は安全に使えます。ko no dō gu wa an zen ni tsuka e ma su

This tool can be used safely.

Core concept

Describes a state that keeps people or things out of danger and preserves their well-being.

Common phrases

  • 安全な場所an zen na ba sho

    safe place

  • 安全に使うan zen ni tsuka u

    use safely

  • 安全な方法an zen na hō hō

    safe method

Similar words

無事buji: A condition in which no harm or trouble occurs and a person or thing remains well.
安心anshin: A state in which a person has no worry because safety or a good result is expected.
大丈夫daijōbu: A condition that is all right because there is no serious danger, problem, or need for concern.

Definition in Japanese

危険や事故などが起こる心配がなく、安心していられる状態にあること。ki ken ya ji ko na do ga o ko ru shin pai ga na ku an shin shi te i ra re ru jō tai ni a ru ko to

Word origin

安全 (anzen) is a compound of 安 (an, "peace") and 全 (zen, "whole"), suggesting complete freedom from danger.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 安全 (anzen) is useful when discussing whether a route, place, or plan presents any danger.

Other meanings

  • safetynoun
  • securitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 安全性anzenseisafetynoun
  • 安全化anzenkasafety improvementnoun

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