🇯🇵 How to say

“cheap” in Japanese

安いやすい
Illustration of "cheap" in a Japanese cultural setting
A young woman smiles as she browses through a discount section of office supplies, holding a stack of budget-friendly notebooks and pens.

Usage note

安い is a common adjective used to describe something that doesn’t cost much money, often with a positive nuance of being a good deal or budget-friendly.

Examples

  • このペンは安いです。

    This pen is cheap.

  • 安いコーヒーを買いました。

    I bought inexpensive coffee.

  • 安いホテルに泊まります。

    I will stay at a cheap hotel.

Quick check

What does "安い" mean?

  • A. cheap
  • B. new
  • C. slow
  • D. light (weight)

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