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危険

Risky


Meaning

Risky, Unsafe, Dangerous, Danger, Peril, Hazard

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Something that is dangerous and risky is probably pretty risky, dangerous, and unsafe.


Reading

きけん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 危険性

    riskiness, dangerousness

    危険度

    degree of risk

    危険物

    hazardous materials

  • 危険な事

    risky thing

    危険な物

    dangerous item

    危険な場所

    a dangerous place

  • 命の危険

    threat to one's life

    身の危険

    physical danger

    自殺の危険

    suicide risk

  • 危険を感じる

    to sense danger

    危険を知らせる

    to warn someone of danger

    危険をはらむ

    to carry risk

  • 危険がある

    there is danger

    危険が高まる

    the risk increases

    危険が生じる

    danger arises

Context Sentences

これは世界一危険な仕事です。

This is the most dangerous job in the world.

駅ではよく、「危険ですから黄色い線の内がわまでお下がりください」というアナウンスが流れています。

In stations, there is often an announcement that says, "It will be unsafe, so please stay behind the yellow line."

コタツに入ると、気持ち良すぎて出られなくなるので危険です。

Getting in a kotatsu is dangerous because it just feels too good and you can no longer get out.


Kanji Composition