English–Japanese

“risk” in Japanese

Japanese

Also危険性 (kikensei)

Pronunciation

Romajirisuku

Example

新しいことにはリスクがあります。atara shi i ko to ni wa ri su ku ga a ri ma su

There is a risk in trying something new.

Illustration for リスク (risk)

How to say “risk” in Japanese

“Risk” in Japanese is リスク (risuku).

It is the possibility that an action or choice leads to an unwanted result or loss.

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

Example sentences with リスク

旅行の前に、リスクを確認しておきます。ryo kō no mae ni ri su ku o kaku nin shi te o ki ma su

I check the risks before traveling.

Tips for using リスク

  • In everyday English, risk commonly appears in the phrase take a risk, which means accepting the possibility of an unwanted result.

Other Japanese words for “risk”

事故の危険性を減らします。ji ko no ki ken sei o he ra shi ma su

We reduce the risk of accidents.

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