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“crisis” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikiki

Example

この国は危機に直面しています。ko no kuni wa ki ki ni choku men shi te i ma su

This country is facing a crisis.

Illustration for 危機 (crisis)

How to say “crisis” in Japanese

“Crisis” in Japanese is 危機 (kiki).

Describes a serious situation in which safety, stability, or success is under threat.

Full entry for 危機: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 危機

その会社は危機をみんなで乗り越えました。so no gai sha wa ki ki o mi n na de no ri ko e ma shi ta

Everyone at the company overcame the crisis together.

Tips for using 危機

  • In everyday conversation, 危機 (kiki) can describe a serious threat to a relationship, a plan, or a team's success, not only a national emergency.

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