安やす

prefix, suffix

cheap; low-priced

Prefix or suffix used in compounds to indicate something is inexpensive or of low cost. Often seen in words like 安売り (bargain sale) or 格安 (bargain-priced).

• この店みせは安やす売うりをよくやっている。

  This store often has bargain sales.

• 格かく安やすの航こう空くう券けんを見みつけた。

  I found a bargain-priced plane ticket.

prefix

rash; thoughtless; careless

Prefix used in compounds to indicate a lack of careful consideration, often implying a hasty or frivolous action. Common in words like 安請け合い (rash promise) or 安易 (easy-going, thoughtless).

See also: 安請け合い

• 彼かれは安やす請うけ合あいをして後こう悔かいした。

  He made a rash promise and regretted it.

• 安やす請うけ合あいで仕し事ごとを引ひき受うけてはいけない。

  You shouldn't take on work with a rash promise.