(あんしん)

あんしん
noun
peace of mind; relief; reassurance
See also: 安心(あんしん)する (verb form)
1. peace of mind, relief
A state of being free from worry or anxiety.
それ()いて安心(あんしん)した。
I felt relieved to hear that.
無事(ぶじ)安心(あんしん)しました。
I'm relieved that you're safe.
〜て安心(あんしん)する pattern
I was finally able to relax after hearing that I passed the exam.
2. reassurance, security
The feeling of being safe or certain about something.
安心(あんしん)してください
Please don't worry. / Rest assured.
Common reassurance
This is a safe place.
Na-adjective usage
If you have insurance, you can live with peace of mind.

安心(あんしん) is both a noun meaning 'peace of mind' and functions as a suru-verb.

Verb usage:

  • 安心(あんしん)する: to feel relieved, to feel at ease
  • 安心(あんしん)させる: to reassure (someone)

Na-adjective usage:

  • 安心(あんしん)な: safe, reliable (e.g., 安心(あんしん)場所(ばしょ))

Common collocations:

  • 安心(あんしん)して〜する: to do ~ without worry
  • 〜て安心(あんしん)した: felt relieved that ~
  • 安心(あんしん)ください: Please rest assured (polite)

Antonym: 心配(しんぱい) (worry)