安堵

あんど

relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); living safely surrounded by walls

Also written 安ど

Meaning

nvsvi
relief; reassurance
nvsvt
recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.)
nvsvi archaic
living safely surrounded by walls

Example sentences

彼女は安堵のため息をもらした。

She gave out a sigh of relief.
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.
彼らの無事を知らされて首相は安堵のため息をついた。

Informed of their safety, the premier breathed a sigh of relief.