At the A1 level, you can think of 'Ansei' as a special word for 'sleeping' or 'resting' when you are sick. While you mostly use 'yasumi' (rest/holiday), 'Ansei' is the word a doctor or a mom might use. It means 'Don't run around, stay in bed.' You will mostly see it in the phrase 'Ansei ni shite kudasai' (Please rest). It is a 'ninja' word—it looks like 'shizuka' (quiet), but it's specifically for your body. Imagine a battery that is almost empty; 'Ansei' is the state of the battery being plugged in and not being used so it can charge. At this level, just remember it means 'serious resting.'
At the A2 level, you should start to distinguish 'Ansei' from 'Shizuka' and 'Yasumi.' 'Yasumi' is a break from work or school, but 'Ansei' is a break from *movement*. If you have a fever, you need 'Ansei.' You might hear this word at a pharmacy or when watching a Japanese drama where someone is in the hospital. The grammar is usually 'Ansei ni suru' (to keep quiet/rest). You should also recognize the kanji: 安 (safe/easy) and 静 (quiet). It's a 'safe quiet.' It's also used to tell children to be still when they are hurt. It's a very helpful word for explaining why you can't come to a party if you are sick.
At the B1 level, you are expected to understand the nuance of 'Ansei' as a medical prescription. It's not just a suggestion; it's often a requirement. You will encounter the term 'Zettai Ansei' (Absolute bed rest). You should be able to use 'Ansei' in a sentence to describe a necessary state of recovery. For example, 'Isha ni ansei o susumerareta' (I was advised by the doctor to rest). You also begin to see it in more formal contexts, like news reports or formal apologies for absence. It implies a level of physical stillness that 'shizuka' does not capture. It's about the lack of agitation or exertion.
At the B2 level, you can use 'Ansei' more abstractly. While it remains primarily medical, it can describe a stable or 'restful' state of affairs, though this is less common than 'Heion.' You should understand the collocation 'Ansei o tamotsu' (to maintain rest). You also understand the social implications: by saying you need 'Ansei,' you are signaling to others that your condition is serious enough to require total withdrawal from activity. You can differentiate between 'Ansei' (physical rest) and 'Kyuuyou' (general recuperation from stress/work). You might use it when discussing health policy or patient care in more complex conversations.
At the C1 level, you understand the deeper cultural and historical weight of 'Ansei.' You recognize its usage in classical literature or formal medical journals where it might describe the 'quietude' of a pulse or the 'stability' of a physical system. You are comfortable using it in nuanced ways, such as describing the 'Ansei' of a community after a disaster—a state of forced stillness to prevent further damage. You can also discuss the difference between 'passive rest' and 'active recovery' using this term. You understand that 'Ansei' is a state of 'dynamic stillness' where the body is working hard internally while appearing still externally.
At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of 'Ansei' and its place in the broader Japanese vocabulary of peace and stillness. You can discuss the philosophical implications of 'Ansei' in Zen or traditional Japanese medicine (Kampo), where the balance of 'Sei' (stillness) and 'Dou' (motion) is key. You can use the word in high-level medical, legal, or literary contexts without hesitation. You understand the most obscure collocations and can identify when 'Ansei' is used ironically or metaphorically in modern literature to describe a stagnant society or a 'dead' peace. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker's formal register.

安静な 30秒了解

  • Ansei-na is a Japanese term primarily meaning 'medical rest' or 'physical stillness' required for healing.
  • It is distinguished from 'shizuka' (quiet) because it focuses on the body's state rather than sound.
  • Commonly used in phrases like 'Ansei ni suru' (to rest) and 'Zettai Ansei' (absolute bed rest).
  • Essential for health-related conversations, hospital visits, and formal professional communication regarding illness.

The Japanese word 安静な (Ansei-na) is a specialized adjective and noun-verb (suru-verb) construct that primarily translates to 'quiet,' 'rest,' or 'peace.' However, unlike the more common word shizuka (which refers to environmental silence), 安静 specifically denotes a state of physical and mental tranquility, most often in a medical or recovery context. When a doctor tells you to be 'ansei,' they aren't just asking you to stop talking; they are prescribing bed rest and the avoidance of strenuous activity. This word is the cornerstone of Japanese recovery culture, emphasizing that stillness is the primary medicine for the body to heal itself.

Medical Context
In Japanese hospitals, you will frequently see the term 絶対安静 (Zettai Ansei), which means 'absolute bed rest.' This is the most clinical application of the word, indicating that the patient must not move at all, often even excluding trips to the bathroom. The nuance here is one of necessity and preservation of energy.
Daily Life Usage
Outside of the hospital, you might use 安静 when someone has a cold or a minor injury. Telling a friend 'Ansei ni shite ne' (Please rest up) conveys a sense of caring that is deeper than just saying 'take it easy.' it implies a focused, restorative stillness.
Psychological Peace
While less common than its physical application, 安静 can also describe a state of mind. It refers to a heart that is not troubled by external noise or internal anxiety. It is the 'quiet' of a calm sea or a mind that has found its center after a period of chaos.

手術の後は、数日間は安静な状態でいなければなりません。(After the surgery, you must remain in a state of rest for several days.)

Furthermore, the word is composed of two powerful kanji: 安 (An), meaning 'peace,' 'safety,' or 'cheap/easy,' and 静 (Sei/Shizuka), meaning 'quiet' or 'still.' Together, they create a concept of 'safe stillness.' This linguistic pairing suggests that being still is not just a lack of movement, but a protective measure. In Japanese culture, where productivity is highly valued, the explicit command of ansei grants a person the social permission to stop working and focus entirely on the self. It is a vital word for navigating social obligations during times of illness.

彼は安静な生活を送るために田舎へ引っ越した。(He moved to the countryside to lead a quiet, restful life.)

Using 安静な correctly requires understanding its grammatical flexibility. It can function as a na-adjective, a noun, or part of a verb phrase with suru. Most commonly, you will encounter it in the form 安静にする (ansei ni suru), which means 'to keep quiet' or 'to rest.'

As a Na-Adjective
When modifying a noun, use 安静な. For example, ansei-na joutai (a restful state) or ansei-na kankyou (a quiet/restful environment). This emphasizes the quality of the state or place as being conducive to recovery.
As a Noun with 'Suru'
This is the most frequent usage in medical advice. Ansei ni shite kudasai (Please rest). Here, ansei acts as the target state the person should maintain. It is more formal and serious than simply saying yasunde kudasai (please take a break).
With 'Tamotsu' (To Maintain)
In formal or written contexts, you might see 安静を保つ (ansei o tamotsu). This means 'to maintain rest/quiet.' It is often used in medical charts or instructions for post-operative care.

風邪をひいたときは、家で安静にしているのが一番です。(When you have a cold, it is best to keep quiet and rest at home.)

When constructing sentences, think about the intent. If the intent is medical recovery, ansei is almost always the correct choice. If the intent is simply to describe a lack of noise, you might reconsider using shizuka. For example, you wouldn't call a 'quiet person' ansei-na hito—that would imply they are physically incapacitated! Instead, you would use otonashii or shizuka-na hito.

医師から一週間の安静を命じられた。(The doctor ordered one week of bed rest.)

In Japan, you will encounter 安静 in specific, high-stakes environments. It is not a word tossed around casually at a party, but rather a word of weight and concern. Here are the primary places you will hear or see it:

Hospitals and Clinics
This is the natural habitat of the word. Nurses will tell you 'Ansei ni shite kudasai' before a procedure. Signs in hallways might read 'Ansei o tamotsimashou' (Let's maintain a quiet/restful environment) to remind visitors not to make noise near patient rooms.
Workplace Sick Leave
When calling in sick, a Japanese employee might say, 'Isha ni ansei ga hitsuyou da to iwaremashita' (The doctor told me rest is necessary). This phrasing is more professional and persuasive than simply saying 'I'm tired' or 'I have a cold,' as it invokes medical authority.
Sports Coaching
If an athlete is injured, the trainer will prescribe ansei. In this context, it specifically means 'stay off the field' and 'don't train.' It is the opposite of kunren (training) or undou (exercise).

「お父さんは今、安静が必要だから、静かにしていなさい。」("Dad needs rest right now, so please be quiet.")

You will also see it in news reports concerning public figures. If a member of the Royal Family or a famous politician is hospitalized, the official statement will almost always include the phrase 'Ansei o tsuzukete iru' (Continuing to rest). This provides a polite way to say they are out of public view for health reasons without disclosing too many private medical details. It serves as a respectful linguistic shield.

Because 安静な translates to 'quiet,' English speakers often use it in places where shizuka or yasumi would be much more appropriate. Understanding these pitfalls will help you sound more natural.

Mistaking it for 'Shizuka' (Quiet Environment)
If you say 'Kono toshokan wa ansei desu,' a Japanese person will look at you confused. A library is shizuka (lacking noise). Ansei is about the human state of rest. You can say 'Please stay ansei in the library' if you are talking to a sick person, but the building itself cannot be ansei.
Mistaking it for 'Yasumi' (Holiday/Break)
While ansei involves resting, it is not a 'vacation.' You wouldn't say 'Ansei ni Hawaii ni ikimasu.' If you are well enough to fly to Hawaii, you are not in a state of ansei! Yasumi is for leisure; ansei is for recovery.
Overusing 'Ansei-na' as a Na-Adjective
While it is grammatically a na-adjective, it is much more common to use it as a noun in phrases like ansei ga hitsuyou (rest is necessary) or ansei ni suru (to keep quiet). Using ansei-na to describe objects is almost always a mistake.

Incorrect: 安静な映画を見ました。(I watched a quiet movie.)

Correct: 静かな映画を見ました。(I watched a quiet/peaceful movie.)

To truly master 安静, you must see how it sits alongside its linguistic cousins. Japanese has many words for 'quiet' and 'rest,' each with its own specific domain.

静か (Shizuka)
Usage: Environmental noise or personality.
Comparison: Shizuka is about the volume of sound. Ansei is about the physical movement and health of a person. A room can be shizuka, but a person must be ansei.
休養 (Kyuuyou)
Usage: Recuperation / taking a break from work.
Comparison: Kyuuyou is broader. It might include going to a hot spring or sleeping in. Ansei is more restrictive, often implying staying in bed or staying very still.
平穏 (Heion)
Usage: Peace / tranquility (often sociological or atmospheric).
Comparison: Heion describes a peaceful life or a calm era. Ansei is a temporary physical state usually brought on by illness or the need for recovery.
休息 (Kyuusoku)
Usage: A brief rest or breather.
Comparison: Kyuusoku is what you take during a hike or a work project. Ansei is what you do when you are 'out of commission' due to health.

Choosing the right word depends on the seriousness of the situation. Use ansei when health is on the line. Use shizuka for noise. Use kyuuyou for general burnout or recovery from hard work. By differentiating these, you demonstrate a high level of Japanese cultural and linguistic competency.

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The kanji 安 (An) depicts a woman under a roof, which originally symbolized 'safety' or 'peace' in the home. The kanji 静 (Sei) combines 'blue/green' and 'struggle,' suggesting the color of a calm forest after a struggle has ended.

发音指南

UK /æn.seɪ/
US /ɑːn.seɪ/
In Japanese, pitch accent is low-high-high (Heiban style: a-NSEI).
押韵词
Sensei (teacher) Unmei (fate) Tenmei (heaven's will) Kansei (completion) Shinsei (application) Zenmei (full name) Ensei (expedition) Bansei (eternity)
常见错误
  • Pronouncing 'sei' like 'sigh' (it should rhyme with 'day').
  • Putting too much stress on the first syllable.
  • Failing to elongate the 'ei' sound at the end.
  • Confusing it with 'anshin' (relief).
  • Pronouncing the 'n' too harshly like an English 'n' at the end of 'can'.

难度评级

阅读 3/5

The kanji are common but require N3/N2 level knowledge for quick recognition.

写作 4/5

The kanji 'Sei' (静) has many strokes and is easy to miswrite.

口语 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward once the pitch accent is learned.

听力 2/5

Easily distinguishable in medical or health contexts.

接下来学什么

前置知识

静か (Shizuka) 休む (Yasumu) 体 (Karada) 病気 (Byouki) 医者 (Isha)

接下来学习

療養 (Ryouyou) 回復 (Kaifuku) 診察 (Shinsatsu) 処方 (Shohou) 健康 (Kenkou)

高级

静謐 (Seihitsu) 安寧 (Annei) 平穏無事 (Heion-buji) 自律神経 (Jiritsu-shinkei)

需要掌握的语法

Na-Adjective to Adverb (~ni)

安静な (Adjective) -> 安静に (Adverb). 安静に過ごす。

Noun + Suru Verb

安静 (Noun) + する (Verb). 安静にする。

Honorific Requests (~shite kudasai)

安静にしてください (Please be restful/quiet).

Passive Voice for Orders

安静を命じられる (To be ordered rest).

Nominalization with 'Koto'

安静にすることが大切です (Resting is important).

按水平分级的例句

1

家で安静にしてください。

Please rest at home.

Ansei ni shite kudasai is the standard polite request.

2

安静が必要です。

Rest is necessary.

Ansei (noun) + ga (particle) + hitsuyou (necessary).

3

今日は安静にします。

I will rest today.

Future/Intentive form of ansei ni suru.

4

安静な場所が好きです。

I like quiet places (for resting).

Ansei-na (adjective) modifying basho (place).

5

もっと安静にして!

Rest more!

Informal imperative form.

6

安静は大切です。

Rest is important.

Ansei used as a subject noun.

7

病院は安静なところです。

A hospital is a quiet place.

Descriptive sentence using na-adjective.

8

安静に寝ています。

I am sleeping quietly/resting.

Ansei ni (adverb) modifying nete iru (sleeping).

1

医者に安静を勧められました。

The doctor recommended rest.

Passive form of susumeru (to recommend).

2

風邪なので、安静にしています。

I have a cold, so I am resting.

Node (because) showing cause and effect.

3

安静な状態を保ってください。

Please maintain a state of rest.

Tamotsu (to maintain) is a more formal verb.

4

一週間の安静と言われました。

I was told [to have] one week of rest.

Reported speech using to iwaremashita.

5

安静にしていれば、すぐ治りますよ。

If you rest, you will get better soon.

Ba-form (if) for conditional.

6

彼は安静な生活を求めています。

He is seeking a quiet life.

Motomete iru (is seeking).

7

安静にすることが一番の薬です。

Resting is the best medicine.

Koto (nominalizer) turns the phrase into a noun.

8

静かに、安静にしていてね。

Be quiet and keep resting, okay?

Using shizuka ni and ansei ni together for emphasis.

1

絶対安静のため、面会はできません。

Due to absolute bed rest, no visitors are allowed.

Zettai ansei is a fixed medical term.

2

手術後の経過は順調で、安静な状態です。

Progress after surgery is good, and they are in a stable/restful state.

Keika (progress) and joutai (state) are common collocations.

3

騒音を避けて、安静を保つようにしてください。

Avoid noise and try to maintain rest.

Youni suru (to try/ensure).

4

心の安静を取り戻すために瞑想を始めた。

I started meditating to regain my mental peace.

Kokoro no ansei refers to mental tranquility.

5

彼は安静な環境で療養している。

He is recuperating in a quiet environment.

Ryouyou (recuperation) is often paired with ansei.

6

安静に過ごすことが回復への近道です。

Spending time in rest is the shortcut to recovery.

Sugo-su (to spend time).

7

骨折が治るまで、安静を命じられた。

I was ordered to rest until my fracture heals.

Meijirareru (to be ordered) is very formal.

8

安静な時間を持つことは、現代人には難しい。

Having restful time is difficult for modern people.

Modern sociological context.

1

病室では安静を妨げないように注意してください。

In the hospital room, please be careful not to disturb the rest.

Samatageru (to disturb/hinder).

2

極度の疲労により、医師から自宅安静を言い渡された。

Due to extreme fatigue, I was told by the doctor to rest at home.

Jitaku ansei (home rest) is a specific prescription.

3

その地域は、嵐の前の安静な空気に包まれていた。

The area was enveloped in a quiet air before the storm.

Metaphorical/Literary usage.

4

安静を強いられる生活は、彼にとって苦痛だった。

A life forced into rest was painful for him.

Shiirareru (to be forced).

5

産後の安静は、母親の健康にとって極めて重要だ。

Postpartum rest is extremely important for the mother's health.

Sango (postpartum) context.

6

精神的な安静を得るには、デジタルデトックスが必要だ。

To gain mental rest, a digital detox is necessary.

Seishinteki-na (mental/spiritual).

7

安静な夜の海は、神秘的な美しさを持っていた。

The quiet night sea had a mysterious beauty.

Descriptive literary usage.

8

景気後退により、市場は安静な動きを見せている。

Due to the recession, the market is showing quiet/stagnant movement.

Economic context (metaphorical).

1

絶対安静を遵守しなかったため、病状が悪化した。

Because they did not comply with absolute bed rest, their condition worsened.

Junshu (compliance/observance) is a high-level noun.

2

都会の喧騒から離れ、安静なひとときを過ごす。

Leaving the bustle of the city to spend a restful moment.

Kensou (bustle/noise) is the antonym here.

3

安静を旨とする治療方針が、功を奏した。

The treatment policy, which prioritized rest, was successful.

Mune to suru (to make something the primary principle).

4

老境に入り、彼は安静な日々を慈しんでいる。

Having entered old age, he cherishes his quiet days.

Roukyou (old age) and itsukushimu (to cherish).

5

その哲学的命題は、心の安静をいかに保つかを問うている。

That philosophical proposition asks how one maintains mental tranquility.

Tetsugakuteki (philosophical) context.

6

安静な湖面に映る月は、完璧な円を描いていた。

The moon reflected on the still surface of the lake drew a perfect circle.

Komen (lake surface) is a poetic term.

7

彼の安静な態度は、周囲に安心感を与えた。

His calm/restful demeanor gave those around him a sense of security.

Taido (attitude/demeanor).

8

安静を保つことが、生命の維持に直結する場合もある。

There are cases where maintaining rest is directly linked to sustaining life.

Chokketsu (direct link) usage.

1

静謐な森の奥深くで、万物が安静な眠りについていた。

Deep in the tranquil forest, all things were in a restful sleep.

Seihitsu (tranquility) and banbutsu (all things).

2

医師団は、患者の安静を第一義に掲げ、集中的なケアを行った。

The medical team made the patient's rest the primary objective and provided intensive care.

Daiichigi (primary objective/first principle).

3

社会全体の安静を脅かすような過激な言動は慎むべきだ。

One should refrain from radical speech and behavior that threatens the peace/stability of society as a whole.

Shakai zentai no ansei (societal peace/stability).

4

内面の安静を欠いたままでは、真の創作活動は望めない。

Without inner tranquility, one cannot hope for true creative activity.

Naimen (inner/internal) and sousaku (creation).

5

安静な呼吸が、乱れた自律神経を整えていく。

Restful breathing regulates the disturbed autonomic nervous system.

Jirutsu shinkei (autonomic nervous system).

6

死を目前にした者の、あまりに安静な表情に畏怖の念を抱いた。

I felt a sense of awe at the incredibly peaceful expression of the person facing death.

Ifu no nen (sense of awe/reverence).

7

歴史の波間に訪れる安静な時代こそ、文化が花開く時である。

The quiet eras that visit between the waves of history are precisely when culture flourishes.

Rekishi no namima (between the waves of history).

8

安静を享受できる平和な世の中を次世代に引き継ぎたい。

I want to pass on a peaceful world where rest can be enjoyed to the next generation.

Kyouju (to enjoy/benefit from).

常见搭配

安静にする
絶対安静
安静を保つ
安静が必要
安静な状態
安静を命じる
精神的な安静
自宅安静
安静を妨げる
安静時間

常用短语

安静に過ごす

— To spend time resting quietly. Often used in advice to someone recovering.

週末は安静に過ごします。

安静を第一に

— Prioritizing rest above all else. A common medical mantra.

今は安静を第一に考えてください。

安静を言い渡される

— To be officially told/ordered to rest by a professional.

医者から三日間の安静を言い渡された。

心身の安静

— Rest for both mind and body. A holistic approach to recovery.

心身の安静を図るために休暇を取る。

安静加療

— Medical treatment consisting mainly of rest. A technical term.

自宅にて安静加療を継続する。

安静指示

— Instructions for rest given by a medical professional.

看護師から安静指示が出た。

安静解除

— The lifting of a rest order. When a patient is allowed to move again.

ようやく安静解除になった。

安静度

— The level of rest required (e.g., bed rest vs. walking allowed).

病状に合わせて安静度を決める。

安静時心拍数

— Resting heart rate. A standard health metric.

私の安静時心拍数は60です。

安静を強いられる

— To be forced to rest (often implying it's frustrating).

怪我で一ヶ月の安静を強いられた。

容易混淆的词

安静な vs 静か (Shizuka)

Shizuka is about sound/volume. Ansei is about physical/medical rest.

安静な vs 安心 (Anshin)

Anshin is a feeling of relief/security. Ansei is a physical state of rest.

安静な vs 安全 (Anzen)

Anzen is physical safety. Ansei is physical tranquility.

习语与表达

"安静を保つは健康の基"

— Maintaining rest is the foundation of health. Not a standard proverb, but a common medical sentiment.

無理をせず、安静を保つは健康の基ですよ。

Common Wisdom
"嵐の前の安静"

— The quiet before the storm. Similar to the English idiom, though 'shizukesa' is more common.

この静けさは、嵐の前の安静のようだ。

Literary
"安静に勝る薬なし"

— There is no medicine better than rest. A common saying in healthcare.

安静に勝る薬なしと言いますから、今日は寝ていなさい。

Colloquial
"心の安静は宝"

— Peace of mind is a treasure. Emphasizes the value of mental tranquility.

何があっても心の安静は宝として守りたい。

Poetic
"安静第一"

— Rest first. Used like a slogan or a firm rule during recovery.

退院したばかりだから、安静第一だよ。

Neutral
"死んだように安静"

— Resting as if dead. Describes a very deep, motionless state of rest.

彼は死んだように安静に眠っている。

Informal/Descriptive
"安静の森"

— A forest of rest. A metaphor for a place where one can truly find peace.

ここは私にとっての安静の森だ。

Literary
"安静をむさぼる"

— To indulge in rest. Implies taking more rest than perhaps necessary or enjoying it deeply.

休日は誰にも邪魔されず安静をむさぼる。

Literary
"安静に身を任せる"

— To surrender oneself to rest. Implies letting go of all stress and effort.

今はただ、安静に身を任せなさい。

Formal/Empathetic
"安静の極致"

— The height of tranquility. Describes a state of perfect stillness.

その風景は安静の極致だった。

Formal

容易混淆

安静な vs 休養 (Kyuuyou)

Both involve resting.

Kyuuyou is broader and often means taking a holiday or break from work. Ansei is stricter and implies staying still or bed rest.

仕事が忙しいので休養をとる (Take a break because work is busy) vs 骨折したので安静にする (Rest because of a fracture).

安静な vs 休息 (Kyuusoku)

Both translate to 'rest'.

Kyuusoku is a short breather (like a coffee break). Ansei is a prolonged state of recovery.

散歩の途中で休息する (Rest during a walk) vs 病室で安静にする (Rest in a hospital room).

安静な vs 静養 (Seiyou)

Both are formal words for medical rest.

Seiyou often involves going somewhere peaceful (like a villa) to recuperate. Ansei is the specific act of staying still.

別荘で静養する (Recuperate at a villa) vs 布団の中で安静にする (Rest inside a futon).

安静な vs 平静 (Heisei)

Both use the 'sei' (quiet) kanji.

Heisei refers to being calm or cool-headed (emotional stability). Ansei refers to physical stillness.

平静を装う (Pretend to be calm) vs 安静を保つ (Maintain physical rest).

安静な vs 穏やか (Odayaka)

Both mean 'calm/quiet'.

Odayaka describes personality or weather. Ansei describes a physical state of recovery.

穏やかな性格 (Gentle personality) vs 安静な状態 (Restful state).

句型

A1

[Place] で安静にしてください。

家で安静にしてください。

A2

[Reason] なので、安静にします。

風邪をひいたので、安静にします。

B1

医者に [Time] の安静を命じられた。

医者に三日間の安静を命じられた。

B1

[Noun] には安静が必要です。

回復には安静が必要です。

B2

安静を保つことが、[Result] につながる。

安静を保つことが、早期回復につながる。

B2

安静を妨げないように [Action]。

安静を妨げないように、静かに歩く。

C1

安静を旨とする [Noun]。

安静を旨とする治療方針。

C2

[Abstract Noun] の安静を享受する。

内面の安静を享受する。

词族

名词

安静 (Ansei) - Rest/Quietude
安静度 (Anseido) - Degree of rest required
絶対安静 (Zettai Ansei) - Absolute bed rest

动词

安静にする (Ansei ni suru) - To keep quiet/rest
安静を保つ (Ansei o tamotsu) - To maintain rest

形容词

安静な (Ansei-na) - Quiet/Restful

相关

安心 (Anshin) - Peace of mind
安全 (Anzen) - Safety
静止 (Seishi) - Stillness/Standstill
静寂 (Seijaku) - Silence/Hush
平穏 (Heion) - Peace

如何使用

frequency

High in medical and professional contexts; moderate in daily life.

常见错误
  • Using 'Ansei' for a quiet person. Otonashii hito or Shizuka-na hito.

    'Ansei' refers to a temporary state of rest, not a permanent personality trait.

  • Saying 'Ansei na kyuujitsu' for a quiet weekend. Shizuka-na kyuujitsu or Nonbiri shita kyuujitsu.

    'Ansei' implies medical recovery. Unless you were sick all weekend, it sounds strange.

  • Using 'Ansei' instead of 'Anshin'. Anshin shimashita (I am relieved).

    'Anshin' is emotional relief; 'Ansei' is physical rest. They sound similar but are very different.

  • Writing 'Sei' (静) without the bottom 'moon' part of the blue radical. Ensure the 'blue' radical is written correctly.

    Kanji mistakes are common with 'Sei' due to its complexity.

  • Using 'Ansei' for 'safe'. Anzen (Safety).

    Though it starts with 'An' (peace/safety), 'Ansei' specifically means quiet rest.

小贴士

Medical Priority

Always use 'Ansei' when health is involved. It sounds more professional and serious than other words for rest.

The 'Ni Suru' Pattern

Memorize 'Ansei ni suru.' It is the most common way to use the word in daily conversation.

Social Permission

Using the word 'Ansei' gives you a valid social excuse to decline invitations without being rude.

Stroke Order

The kanji 静 is complex. Practice the 'blue' radical (青) on the left first to get the proportions right.

Hospital Signs

Look for the kanji 安静 on signs in Japanese clinics. It usually marks areas where you should be extra quiet.

Empathy

When a friend is sick, say 'Ansei ni shite ne' with a gentle tone. It shows deep concern for their recovery.

Formal Emails

In a work email, use 'Isha no shiji de ansei ni shite orimasu' to sound very polite and professional about your sick leave.

Compound Power

Learn 'Zettai Ansei' (absolute rest) as a single block. It's a very high-frequency medical term.

Body vs. Room

Remember: Ansei = Body Stillness. Shizuka = Room Quietness. Don't swap them!

Ann's Stay

Think: 'Ann' must 'Stay' (An-Sei) in bed to get better. This links the sound to the meaning.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'Ann' (安) who is 'Saying' (静/Sei) nothing because she is resting in bed. Ann-Sei. She needs to be quiet to get better.

视觉联想

Imagine a hospital sign with a person lying perfectly flat in bed and a 'shhh' finger over a pair of lips. That is the essence of Ansei.

Word Web

Hospital Bed Pillow Medicine Doctor Silence Recovery Safety

挑战

Try to use 'Ansei' in a sentence today when you feel tired. Instead of saying 'I'm taking a break,' say 'I need a little Ansei.' Observe how it feels different from just resting.

词源

The word 'Ansei' is a Sino-Japanese (Kango) compound. It entered the Japanese language through classical Chinese texts where it was used to describe a state of non-action and peace. Over centuries, it evolved from a general philosophical term into a specific medical and social term in Japan.

原始含义: Peaceful and quiet; a state where nothing is disturbed.

Sino-Japanese (Kango)

文化背景

Be careful when telling someone to 'Ansei ni shite.' If they aren't sick, it might sound like you are telling them they look terrible or are physically weak. Use it only when there is a clear medical or recovery reason.

In English, we say 'bed rest' or 'take it easy.' 'Ansei' is more formal than 'take it easy' but more versatile than 'bed rest.'

Medical dramas like 'Doctor-X' frequently use the term 'Zettai Ansei' when a character is in critical condition. The era name 'Ansei' (1854–1860) was chosen to pray for peace after a series of natural disasters. Traditional Kampo medicine texts emphasize 'Ansei' as the first step of any treatment.

在生活中练习

真实语境

At the Doctor's Office

  • 安静にしてください。
  • どのくらい安静が必要ですか?
  • 仕事は休んで安静にします。
  • 絶対安静ですか?

Calling in Sick to Work

  • 安静が必要と言われました。
  • 今日は安静にさせていただきます。
  • 安静にして早く治します。
  • 医師の安静指示が出ています。

Visiting a Sick Friend

  • 安静にしてね。
  • 安静を邪魔してごめんね。
  • 今は安静が一番だよ。
  • 無理せず安静にしていて。

Talking about Mental Health

  • 心の安静を保ちたい。
  • 精神的な安静が必要です。
  • 安静な場所で考えたい。
  • 都会には安静がない。

Sports and Injuries

  • 足の安静が必要です。
  • 一週間は安静にしてください。
  • 安静解除まで練習禁止。
  • 安静にしていれば治ります。

对话开场白

"最近、安静にする時間はありますか? (Do you have time to rest quietly lately?)"

"体調が悪い時は、どうやって安静に過ごしますか? (How do you spend your time resting when you're unwell?)"

"医者に安静を命じられたことはありますか? (Have you ever been ordered to rest by a doctor?)"

"あなたにとって「安静な場所」はどこですか? (Where is a 'restful place' for you?)"

"都会で安静を保つのは難しいと思いますか? (Do you think it's difficult to maintain peace in the city?)"

日记主题

今日、一日のうちで最も安静だった瞬間について書いてください。 (Write about the most restful moment of your day today.)

もし一週間の絶対安静を命じられたら、あなたは何をしますか? (If you were ordered to have one week of absolute bed rest, what would you do?)

「心の安静」を保つために、あなたが普段心がけていることは何ですか? (What do you usually try to do to maintain 'peace of mind'?)

あなたが知っている最も安静な場所の思い出を教えてください。 (Tell me a memory of the most restful place you know.)

忙しい生活の中で、安静の重要性についてどう考えますか? (What are your thoughts on the importance of rest in a busy life?)

常见问题

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No, you should use 'Shizuka' for a library. 'Ansei' is for people resting, usually for health reasons. If you call a library 'ansei,' people will think the building is recovering from an illness!

'Yasumi' is a general word for a break, holiday, or day off. 'Ansei' is a specific medical term for staying still to recover. You can have a 'yasumi' and go hiking, but you cannot be 'ansei' and go hiking.

Yes, it is more formal than 'yasumu.' It is the standard term used by doctors, nurses, and in professional emails to explain a medical absence.

You use the term 'Zettai Ansei' (絶対安静). This is a common phrase in hospitals meaning the patient must not move at all.

Yes, you can use 'Seishinteki-na Ansei' (精神的な安静) to mean mental peace or psychological rest. It implies a state where the mind is not agitated.

'Ansei' is a na-adjective, so you use 'Ansei-na' before a noun (e.g., 安静な場所). However, it is very common to use it as a noun with 'no' in compounds like 'Ansei no hitsuyou' (Need for rest).

The most direct opposites are 'Undou' (exercise) or 'Katsudou' (activity). In a sound context, it would be 'Kensou' (noise/bustle).

Yes, if a pet is injured, a vet will tell you to keep the animal 'ansei' (安静にさせてください).

While 'Odayaka' or 'Shizuka' is more common, in literary contexts, you might see 'Ansei' to describe a perfectly still, motionless body of water.

Yes, the Ansei Era (1854-1860) used these same kanji to express a desire for peace and stability during a turbulent time in Japanese history.

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Write a sentence using '安静' to tell a sick friend to rest.

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Translate: 'The doctor ordered one week of bed rest.'

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Write a formal sign for a hospital hallway asking for quiet/rest.

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Describe a 'stable state' using '安静'.

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Explain why you are absent from work using '安静'.

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Use '絶対安静' in a sentence about a serious injury.

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Write a sentence about 'mental peace' using '安静'.

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Translate: 'Resting is the best medicine.'

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Combine '安静' and '環境' in a sentence.

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Write a poetic sentence about a 'quiet lake' using '安静'.

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Use '安静を妨げる' in a sentence.

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Translate: 'I seek a quiet life.'

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Explain the difference between 'Ansei' and 'Shizuka' in Japanese.

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Use '安静時心拍数' in a health-related sentence.

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Write a sentence about 'post-surgery rest'.

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Use '安静を旨とする' in a formal medical context.

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Write a sentence about 'regaining peace'.

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Translate: 'Home rest was ordered.'

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Use '安静な眠り' in a descriptive sentence.

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Write a sentence about 'societal peace' (C2 level).

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Say 'Please rest at home' in polite Japanese.

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Tell your boss you need rest based on a doctor's advice.

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Ask a nurse how long you need to rest.

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Say 'I'll keep quiet/rest today' to a family member.

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Explain that your friend is in 'absolute bed rest' and cannot see visitors.

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Warn someone not to disturb a patient's rest.

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Say 'Resting is the best medicine' in a conversation.

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Tell someone you are seeking a 'quiet life' in the countryside.

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Discuss your 'resting heart rate' with a trainer.

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Say 'I cherishe these quiet moments' formally.

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Listen for 'Ansei' in a hospital announcement. What does it usually ask for?

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A doctor says: 'Ansei ni shite kudasai.' What should you do?

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You hear 'Zettai Ansei' on a TV show. What is the character's condition?

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Someone says 'Ansei-ji-shinpakusu.' What metric are they talking about?

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A coworker says 'Isha ni ansei o susumerareta.' Why are they not working?

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You hear 'Ansei-kaijo.' Can the patient go home/move now?

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Someone says 'Kokoro no ansei.' Are they talking about physical health?

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A sign says 'Ansei o tamotsimashou.' What is the implied action?

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You hear 'Ansei-na kankyou.' What kind of place is it?

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Someone says 'Ansei-ryouhou.' Is this surgery or rest-based treatment?

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