Japanese word

安心

Pronunciation

Romajianshin

Meaning

  • na-adjectiverelief

Example

母が帰って安心しました。haha ga kae tte an shin shi ma shi ta

I was relieved when my mother came home.

Illustration for 安心 (relief)

More examples

結果が分かるまで、安心して待っていてください。kek ka ga wa ka ru ma de an shin shi te ma tte i te ku da sa i

Please wait without worry until you know the result.

Core concept

Describes a calm state that comes from knowing that a person or situation is safe and no immediate worry remains.

Common phrases

  • 安心して眠るan shin shi te nemu ru

    sleep peacefully

  • 安心して使うan shin shi te tsuka u

    use with peace of mind

Similar words

大丈夫daijōbu: Describes a state in which a person or situation is safe, well, or free from a serious problem.
平気heiki: Describes a state of not feeling worried, troubled, or affected by a situation.

Definition in Japanese

心配や不安がなく、心が落ち着いている状態。shin pai ya fu an ga na ku kokoro ga o chi tsu i te i ru jō tai

Word origin

安心 (anshin) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 安 (an, "peace") and 心 (shin, "heart or mind"), expressing a heart settled by safety or certainty.

Usage tips

  • 安心して (anshin shite) is a common phrase meaning "do not worry" or "feel at ease" when reassuring someone.

Other meanings

  • peace of mindnoun
  • securitynoun

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