危険
kiken
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danger, risk, dangerous, risky
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The possibility of harm, or the quality of being likely to cause it.
Examples
子どもを危険から守ろう。
Let us protect children from danger.
危険を避けるため、別の道を選んだ。
We chose another route to avoid the danger.
危険な薬品は鍵のかかる場所に置く。
Keep dangerous chemicals in a locked place.
雨の日の運転は危険です。
Driving in the rain is dangerous.
それは危険な考え方だ。
That is a risky way of thinking.
Meanings
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この道には落石の危険がある。
There is a danger of falling rocks on this road.
危険を避けるため、別の道を選んだ。
We chose another route to avoid the danger.
彼は危険を感じて引き返した。
He sensed danger and turned back.
子どもを危険から守ろう。
Let us protect children from danger.
乾燥すると火事の危険が高まる。
Dry weather raises the risk of fire.
Examples
この橋は危険だ。
This bridge is dangerous.
危険な道を一人で歩かないで。
Do not walk alone on a dangerous road.
それは危険な考え方だ。
That is a risky way of thinking.
雨の日の運転は危険です。
Driving in the rain is dangerous.
危険な薬品は鍵のかかる場所に置く。
Keep dangerous chemicals in a locked place.
FAQ
What does 危険 mean as a noun?
The possibility of harm or a bad outcome.
It is read きけん, romanized kiken.
It describes something dangerous or risky.
What is the opposite of 危険?
Yes. A plan or way of thinking can be risky.
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