Japanese word

安静

Pronunciation

Romajiansei

Meaning

  • nounrest

Example

医者は三日間安静にするよう言いました。i sha wa mik ka kan an sei ni su ru yō i i ma shi ta

The doctor told me to rest for three days.

Illustration for 安静 (rest)

More examples

手術のあとは、しばらく安静が必要です。shu jutsu no a to wa shi ba ra ku an sei ga hitsu yō de su

After the surgery, you need to rest for a while.

Core concept

Refers to remaining calm and still, especially to protect the body during recovery from illness or injury.

Common phrases

  • 安静にするan sei ni su ru

    stay at rest

  • 安静を保つan sei o tamo tsu

    remain at rest

Similar words

静養seiyō: Rest in a quiet condition during recovery from illness or injury.
休養kyūyō: Time spent resting to restore physical or mental strength.
休息kyūsoku: A break from activity that allows the body or mind to recover.

Definition in Japanese

病気やけがの回復のため、心身を安らかにして静かに休むこと。byō ki ya ke ga no kai fuku no ta me shin shin o yasu ra ka ni shi te shizu ka ni yasu mu ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 安静 (ansei) combines 安 (an, "peace") with 静 (sei, "quiet"), linking the word to a calm, inactive state.

Usage tips

  • Compared with 休む (yasumu), 安静 (ansei) is a formal noun often used in medical instructions about limiting movement.

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