Meaning of 危ない in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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危ないJLPT 5
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Kana Readingあぶない
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Romajiabunai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- dangerous; risky; hazardous; perilous; precarious
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- in danger; in jeopardy; critical; grave; at risk
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- uncertain; unreliable; insecure; unsteady; doubtful
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- close (i.e. a close call); narrow
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- Parts of speech
- interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- look out!; watch out!
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Example Sentences
危ない, あぶない used in context
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「おい。走ると危ないぞ」「え？・・・わっ、わ、うわわ～～～っ」「あーあー、言わんこっちゃない」
Hey! It's dangerous to run here. "Eh? ... A-a-Aaah!!" "Oh dear, what did I tell you?"
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「危ないですから、俺が拾いますよ」「大丈夫だから・・・いたっ！」「ほら、いわんこっちゃない」
That's dangerous, I'll clear it up. "It's OK ... Ouch!" "Look, didn't I tell you so?"
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Her life is in danger.
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His life is in danger.
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He looked at me and said, Watch out.
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He saved me from danger.
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