“Dangerous” in Japanese
Short answer
Dangerous in Japanese is “危うい” (ayaui). Full meaning: dangerous, in danger, facing imminent danger; precarious (situation), perilous (state, balance, etc.), in doubt, in jeopardy, uncertain, insecure, concerning, worrying.
Other ways to say “Dangerous” in Japanese
やばい
yabai dangerous, risky; awful, terrible, crap; terrific, amazing, cool
危ない
abunai dangerous, risky, hazardous, perilous, precarious; in danger, in jeopardy, critical, grave, at risk; uncertain, unreliable, insecure, unsteady, doubtful
ヤバス
yabasu dangerous, risky; awful, terrible, crap; terrific, amazing, cool
危なかしい
abunakashii dangerous, critical, grave, uncertain, unreliable, dodgy, limping, narrow, close
危なっかしい
abunakkashii dangerous, critical, grave, uncertain, unreliable, dodgy, limping, narrow, close
際どい
kiwadoi risky, dangerous, hazardous, perilous, close (e.g. game), narrow (e.g. victory); suggestive, bordering on the obscene, risqué, delicate (e.g. question), questionable, shady
険悪
kenaku dangerous, perilous, threatening, stormy, volatile, tense, critical, serious; stern (expression), hostile (attitude), sharp, harsh
物騒
bussou dangerous, unsettled, troubled, disturbed, insecure
剣呑
kennon risky, dangerous, insecure
危い
ayaui dangerous, in danger, facing imminent danger; precarious (situation), perilous (state, balance, etc.), in doubt, in jeopardy, uncertain, insecure, concerning, worrying
危うし
ayaushi dangerous, in danger, facing imminent danger; precarious (situation), perilous (state, balance, etc.), in doubt, in jeopardy, uncertain, insecure, concerning, worrying
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