LingakuFrequency rank: 2,040.
- relief; reassurance
- recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.)see also 本領安堵
- living safely surrounded by wallsarchaismorig. meaning
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- relief; reassurance
- recognition of right to land ownership
- living safely surrounded by walls
"安堵" is used to express the feeling of relief or reassurance.
In feudal Japan, "安堵" indicated the recognition of the right to land ownership by authorities like the shogunate or a feudal lord.
This meaning of "安堵" refers to living securely within protected walls.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
- きごう「あんど安堵きごう」のひらがなひょうきひらがな表記．.
Example sentences
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Informed of her safety, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Informed of their safety, the premier breathed a sigh of relief.
Informed of his safety, the manager breathed a sigh of relief.