Japanese Conversation · Level 83
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Japanese word
脅威
Pronunciation
Romajikyōi
Meaning
- nounthreat
Example
地球温暖化は人類への脅威です。chi kyū on dan ka wa jin rui e no kyō i de su
Global warming is a threat to humanity.
More examples
その発言は地域の平和に対する脅威と受け止められました。so no hatsu gen wa chi iki no hei wa ni tai su ru kyō i to u ke to me ra re ma shi ta
Those remarks were regarded as a threat to peace in the region.
Core concept
It describes a danger that is recognized as strong enough to endanger a person, group, or system.
Common phrases
脅威になるkyō i ni na ru
become a threat
脅威にさらされるkyō i ni sa ra sa re ru
be exposed to a threat
脅威を与えるkyō i o ata e ru
pose a threat
脅威を感じるkyō i o kan ji ru
sense a threat
脅威を取り除くkyō i o to ri nozo ku
eliminate a threat
Similar words
危険kiken: A condition or possibility that may cause harm or loss.
脅しodoshi: Words or actions that threaten harm to make someone afraid or obey.
Definition in Japanese
人や組織などの安全や存続を損なう可能性がある危険。hito ya so shiki na do no an zen ya son zoku o soko na u ka nō sei ga a ru ki ken
Word origin
脅威 (kyōi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 脅 (kyō, "to threaten") and 威 (i, "power"), linking danger with the power to cause harm.
Usage tips
- English speakers commonly use threat in the fixed phrase existential threat for a danger that could endanger the continued existence of something.
Other meanings
- menacenoun
Opposites
- 安全anzensafetyna-adjective
Related words
- 脅威的kyōitekithreateningna-adjective