安堵
Noun
Irregular
Intransitive
place name
family or surname
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
relief;reassurance
彼女の無事を知らされて、彼は安堵のため息をついた。
Informed of her safety, he breathed a sigh of relief.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verb
historical term
recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.)
See also:
本領安堵 (ほんりょうあんど)
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
archaic
living safely surrounded by walls
orig. meaning
1
Ando
Other forms
安ど 【あんど】 (search-only kanji form)