安い
やすい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Cheap
Examples
このお店は安いです。
This shop is cheap.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「安い」is an adjective meaning "Cheap." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「安い」is read as「やすい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「安い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「安い」mean in Japanese?+
「安い」means "Cheap". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「安い」?+
「安い」is read as「やすい」.
Is 「安い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「安い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「安い」?+
このお店は安いです。 — This shop is cheap.
Practice 「安い」 with spaced repetition