This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

桂庵

慶庵、 慶安

Reading

Kana: けいあん
Romaji: keian
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

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

Readings: ケイ、 かつら
Meanings: Japanese Judas-tree, cinnamon tree
Readings: アン、 いおり、 いお
Meanings: hermitage, retreat
Readings: ケイ、 よろこ.び
Meanings: jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy
Readings: アン、 やす.い、 やす.まる、 やす、 やす.らか
Meanings: relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful