危険
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 危険
1
danger; peril; hazard
Examples
トムは危険に直面して彼の勇気を示した。
Tom showed his courage in the face of danger.
2
risk
Examples
その時になって初めて私は危険な事態に気がついたのである。
Not till then did I realize the danger of the situation.
Kanji in this Word
危
6 strokes
Frequency: 606
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
dangerous
fear
uneasy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あぶ.ない
あや.うい
あや.ぶむ
険
11 strokes
Frequency: 707
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
precipitous
inaccessible place
impregnable position
steep place
sharp eyes
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けわ.しい
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