安心・安神|あんしんanshin[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
安心安心 is the most common form and the usual choice for learners; use it when writing or referring to this word.
安神安神 is a rarely used kanji form; you will seldom see it, so beginners should choose 安心 instead.
Definitions
- noun, na-adjective, suru verb, intransitive verbpeace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 安心する（あんしんする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 安心します（あんしんします） |
| Negative (nai) | 安心しない（あんしんしない） |
| polite (masen) | 安心しません（あんしんしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 安心せず・安心せぬ（あんしんせず・あんしんせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 安心した（あんしんした） |
| polite (mashita) | 安心しました（あんしんしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 安心しなかった（あんしんしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 安心しませんでした（あんしんしませんでした） |
| Te form | 安心して（あんしんして） |
| Potential | 安心できる（あんしんできる） |
| Passive | 安心される（あんしんされる） |
| Causative | 安心させる（あんしんさせる） |
| Causative passive | 安心させられる（あんしんさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 安心すれば（あんしんすれば） |
| tara | 安心したら（あんしんしたら） |
| Volitional | 安心しよう（あんしんしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 安心しましょう（あんしんしましょう） |
| Imperative | 安心しろ（あんしんしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym大丈夫だいじょうぶCasualColloquial; means it's fine or no problem, as in 「もう大丈夫だよ」; often used to reassure someone, not a state of mind itself.
- Synonym安堵あんどWrittenWritten/formal; the relief felt once a worry is lifted, as in 「安堵のため息をつく」; stresses that moment of unburdening.
- Synonym心丈夫こころじょうぶWrittenWritten/formal; reassured because one has support, as in 「君がいれば心丈夫だ」; feeling secure thanks to someone to rely on.
- Related安全あんぜんNeutralRefers to objective absence of danger, as in 「安全な場所」; 「安心」 is the subjective feeling of not worrying.
- Related無難ぶなんWrittenWritten/formal; safe and error-free, as in 「無難な選択」; implies playing it safe and unremarkable, with no sense of inner relief.
- Related安泰あんたいWrittenWritten/formal; a position or family business is rock-solid, as in 「家の将来は安泰だ」; stresses lasting stability, not momentary relief.
- Related確実かくじつNeutralMeans certain and reliable, as in 「確実な方法」; focuses on guaranteed results — the very reason one feels 「安心」.
- Related平安へいあんWrittenWritten/formal and solemn; peace or tranquility, as in 「心の平安」; also names the Heian period. A serene state, while 「安心」 is letting go of worry.
- Related無事ぶじNeutralMeans safe and unscathed, as in 「無事に帰る」; about the outcome being free of incident, not a psychological feeling.
- Related堅実けんじつWrittenWritten/formal; steady, dependable conduct, as in 「堅実な経営」; describes people or methods, not a state of mind.
- Related平穏へいおんNeutralCalm and free of turbulence, as in 「平穏な日々」「心の平穏」; stresses a peaceful state, while 「安心」 stresses worry being dispelled.
- Related落ち着きおちつきNeutralComposure and a settled mind, as in 「落ち着きがない」; about steady manner and inner calm, while 「安心」 is worry lifting.
- Related安らかやすらかWrittenWritten/formal; serene and tranquil, as in 「安らかな寝顔」「安らかに眠る」; also said of the departed; quieter in tone than 「安心」.
- Related安穏あんのんWrittenWritten/formal; a quiet, uneventful life, as in 「安穏な暮らし」; describes a way of living, while 「安心」 is inner reassurance.
- Related危なげないあぶなげないCasualColloquial; showing no hint of danger or shakiness, as in 「危なげない勝利」; describes steady performance that puts one at ease.
- RelatedのんきCasualColloquial; carefree and easygoing, sometimes with a hint of carelessness, as in 「呑気な人」; not relief over a resolved matter.
- Related楽らくCasualColloquial; comfort and ease with no strain, as in 「気が楽になる」; about body and mind feeling unburdened, more casual than 「安心」.
- Related事無しことなしWrittenWritten and archaic; uneventful or effortless; in modern usage mostly in 「事無きを得る」.
- Antonym不安ふあんNeutralThe opposite of 「安心」: anxious and uneasy, with feelings that have nothing to rest on.
- Antonym心配しんぱいNeutralThe opposite of 「安心」: worrying over something, as in 「心配をかける」.
For inner peace of mind, 「安心」 is the default. Use 「安全」 for objective safety, 「大丈夫」 to reassure someone it's fine, 「安堵」 for relief when a worry lifts, 「無事」 for coming through unscathed, and 「平穏」 for a calm, untroubled state; worry is 「心配」. Words like 「無難」「安泰」「確実」「堅実」 describe safe choices, lasting stability, or reliability rather than a feeling.
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