Relax in Japanese
"relax" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "relax". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful
Reading: an
6 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Woman (女) under a roof (宀). The peace of having a woman safe at home.
What it carries
Peace, security, stability. Symbolizes domestic happiness and tranquility.
Related kanji for "relax"
relax
kan
Composed of thread and phonetic. Thread loosening.
relax
kei · peaceful
Composed of tongue, self, and heart. Heart resting by itself.
relax
kan · peaceful
Composed of roof and phonetic. Relaxed under roof.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for relax?
The most common kanji for "relax" is 安, read as an. It means relax, cheap, low. Related kanji: 緩 (relax), 憩 (relax), 寛 (relax).
How many strokes does 安 have?
安 has 6 strokes.