Japanese word of the day: 安泰 (Antai)

What does 安泰 (Antai) mean?

安泰 (noun) — "peace," "security," "tranquility," or "tranquillity"

Kanji details for 安 and 泰

Character: 安 — relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful
Radical: roof 宀

Character: 泰 — peaceful, calm, peace, easy, Thailand, extreme, excessive, great
Radical: water 水 (氵, 氺)

Example sentences with 安泰 (Antai)

• 我が家は安泰だ。

  (Waga ie wa antai da.)

  Our home is safe and secure.

• このクラスは安泰だ。

  (Kono kurasu wa antai da.)

  This class is peaceful and stable.

• 彼女に目をかけられれば、あなたは安泰でいられますよ。

  (Kanojo ni me o kakerareba, anata wa antai de iraremasu yo.)

  If she looks out for you, you'll be on easy street.

安泰 (Antai) in context

The word 安泰 (antai), meaning "peace," "security," or "stability," is typically used in formal or written contexts, such as essays, official documents, or discussions about abstract concepts like harmony and tranquility. While it can appear in idiomatic expressions to imply being "on easy street," it is less common in casual conversations, where simpler terms like 安全 (anzen) for "safety" or 平和 (heiwa) for "peace" are preferred. Overall, 安泰 (antai) is best suited for formal or poetic settings and may feel out of place in everyday speech or highly technical discussions.