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Japanese word
危ない
Pronunciation
Romajiabunai
Meaning
- i-adjectivedangerous
Example
その橋は危ないです。so no hashi wa abu na i de su
That bridge is dangerous.
More examples
雨の日の階段は危ないです。ame no hi no kai dan wa abu na i de su
The stairs are dangerous on rainy days.
この階段は滑りやすくて危ないです。ko no kai dan wa sube ri ya su ku te abu na i de su
These stairs are slippery and dangerous.
Core concept
Describes a condition in which safety is uncertain because harm or trouble may occur.
Common phrases
危ない運転abu na i un ten
dangerous driving
危ない場所abu na i ba sho
dangerous place
危ない橋を渡るabu na i hashi o wata ru
take a risk
Similar words
危ういayaui: Describes a condition that is unstable and may result in failure or loss.
Definition in Japanese
安全でなく、事故やけがにつながるおそれがある。an zen de na ku ji ko ya ke ga ni tsu na ga ru o so re ga a ru
Word origin
危ない (abunai, "dangerous") is descended from the classical adjective 危なし (abunashi, "dangerous"), which has the same basic meaning.
Usage tips
- 危ない (abunai) can describe a risky plan or situation as well as a physically dangerous object, so its use is not limited to physical hazards.