English–Japanese
“risky” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiayaui
Example
この投資はかなり危うい賭けです。ko no tō shi wa ka na ri aya u i ka ke de su
This investment is quite a risky gamble.
How to say “risky” in Japanese
“Risky” in Japanese is 危うい (ayaui).
Describes a situation where harm or failure may result because safety or success is not assured.
Example sentences with 危うい
慎重に進めないと、計画の成功が危うくなります。shin chō ni susu me na i to kei kaku no sei kō ga aya u ku na ri ma su
If we do not proceed carefully, the success of the plan will be at risk.
Tips for using 危うい
- In conversation, 危ういところだった (ayaui tokoro datta) means "That was close," because it describes a danger that nearly occurred.