na-adjective, noun
low-priced; cheap; inexpensive
Neutral term for a low monetary price. Can be used for goods, services, or costs. Antonym: 高価.
Antonyms: 高価
この店は安価な商品が多い。
This shop has many low-priced items.
安価で質の良い食材を探している
I'm looking for inexpensive, good-quality ingredients.
na-adjective, noun
shallow; superficial; cheap (figurative)
Figurative use for something lacking depth or sincerity, such as sympathy, ideas, or government. Often carries a negative nuance.
彼の安価な同情はかえって傷つけた。
His shallow sympathy only hurt more.
安価な政府批判は意味がない。
Superficial criticism of the government is meaningless.
noun
link back (internet slang)
Internet slang for a link back to a discussion group, bulletin board, or similar posting. Derived from the English word 'anchor' (アンカー) and written with the same kanji as a pun.
See also: アンカー
記事の最後に安価を貼っておきます。
I'll put a link back at the end of the post.