Japanese

あんしん
Meaning: relief; peace of mind
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Example sentences

家族の無事を聞いて、ようやく安心した。
Hearing that my family was safe, I finally felt relieved.
手術が無事に終わって安心した。
I was relieved that the surgery ended safely.
幸い、怪我はたいしたことはなかったので安心した。
Fortunately, the injury was not very serious, so I felt relieved.
旅行に行くときは、予備のバッテリーを持っていくと安心です。
When going on a trip, it's reassuring to bring a spare battery.
殿の御機嫌がよろしいようで、安心いたしました。
The lord seems to be in a good mood, so I am relieved.

Usage Notes

Used when a worry or concern is removed. Can be used as a noun, a na-adjective (安心だ), or a verb (安心する).

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