Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 桂庵(けいあん) in Japanese

桂庵, 慶庵, 慶安
Kana Reading
けいあん
Romaji
keian
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    agency for employing servants and arranging marriages (Edo period); mediator; go-between
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    flattery; flatterer
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Keian era (1648.2.15-1652.9.18)


Kanji in this word

11 strokes

hermitage, retreat

On'Yomi: アン

Kun'Yomi: いおり, いお

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

Japanese Judas-tree, cinnamon tree

On'Yomi: ケイ

Kun'Yomi: かつら

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JLPT 1

15 strokes

jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy

On'Yomi: ケイ

Kun'Yomi: よろこ.び

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful

On'Yomi: アン

Kun'Yomi: やす.い, やす.まる, やす, やす.らか

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