桂庵

慶庵、 慶安

Reading

Kana: けいあん

Romaji: keian

Definitions

noun

1

agency for employing servants and arranging marriages (Edo period); mediator; go-between

See also: 口入れ屋

2

flattery; flatterer

3

Keian era (1648.2.15-1652.9.18)

Note: Only 慶安

Kanji

桂

Readings: ケイ、 かつら

Meanings: Japanese Judas-tree, cinnamon tree

庵

Readings: アン、 いおり、 いお

Meanings: hermitage, retreat

慶

Readings: ケイ、 よろこ.び

Meanings: jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy

安

Readings: アン、 やす.い、 やす.まる、 やす、 やす.らか

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