How do you say "safe" in Japanese?

安全な

Anzen na

Adjective Kanji

In Japanese, "safe" is 安全な (Anzen na).

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Pronunciation

安全な is written using kanji. Romanised as Anzen na, it sounds roughly like "ah-n-zeh-n-nah" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Anzen na (安全な) is a na-adjective meaning safe or secure. It is the opposite of kiken na (dangerous) and appears on many public safety signs across Japan.

Example sentence

この公園は子供に安全です。

Kono kouen wa kodomo ni anzen desu.

This park is safe for children.

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How to remember 安全な

Anzen combines 安 (peace) and 全 (complete). Together they create complete peace and safety.

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Questions about 安全な

How do you pronounce 安全な?

安全な is romanised as Anzen na. Say it roughly like "ah-n-zeh-n-nah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 安全な formal or casual?

安全な is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 安全な written in Japanese?

安全な is written using kanji. Anzen na (安全な) is a na-adjective meaning safe or secure.

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