“On the verge” in Japanese
Short answer
On the verge in Japanese is “あわや” (awaya). Full meaning: nearly, almost, on the verge (of happening).
Other ways to say “On the verge” in Japanese
線上
senjou on a line; on the borderline (between), on the verge (of), on the brink (of), on the point (of)
粟谷
awaya nearly, almost, on the verge (of happening)
淡谷
awaya nearly, almost, on the verge (of happening)
粟屋
awaya nearly, almost, on the verge (of happening)
驚破
awaya nearly, almost, on the verge (of happening)
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