Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 安牌(あんぱい) in Japanese

安牌
Kana Reading
あんぱい
Romaji
anpai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    'safe' tile in mahjong (one that won't be taken up by other players if discarded)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    someone that can be safely ignored (e.g. in some competitive situation)


Kanji in this word

12 strokes

label, signboard, medal, mahjong tiles

On'Yomi: ハイ

Kun'Yomi: ぱい, ふだ

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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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