- 安い — cheap
- 安全 — safety, safe
- 安心 — relief, peace of mind
- 不安 — anxiety, unease
- 安定 — stability
- 安売り — bargain sale
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安 is made of 宀 (roof) and 女 (woman), suggesting a peaceful home where one can feel safe and relaxed. It is often used in words related to safety, calmness, and affordability.
この店は 安くて人が多い。
This store is cheap and crowded with people.
安全が 第一です。
Safety comes first.