Japanese

きけん
Meaning: danger; dangerous
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

危
険

Example sentences

It is dangerous to swim in this river.
彼は死を恐れずに、危険な任務に挑んだ。
He braved the danger without fearing death and took on the mission.
激しい雨の影響で、河川の水位が危険なレベルに達した。
Due to the heavy rain, the river water level reached a dangerous level.
車内に危険物を持ち込まないでください。
Please do not bring dangerous goods into the vehicle.
彼はその危険なビジネスから手を引くことにした。
He decided to withdraw from that dangerous business.
その問題の背後には、重大な危険が潜んでいる。
Behind that problem, a serious danger lurks.
彼は危険な森に足を踏み入れた。
He set foot in a dangerous forest.
あんな危険なことをするなんて、正気の沙汰ではない。
Doing something so dangerous is simply insane.
彼は危険を察知して、すぐにその場を離れた。
He sensed danger and immediately left the place.
危険から身を守る方法を学んだ。
I learned how to protect myself from danger.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state where there is a possibility of harm or loss. Can be used as a noun or a na-adjective.

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