Translation of Japanese word "危ない" to English
危ない
あぶない
[abunai]
IPA: /a'bu'nai/
Meaning
AdjectiveFull of danger.
How to use
危ない (abunai) — 'dangerous / risky / watch out!'. 危ない！ — Watch out! / Danger! 危ない仕事 — risky job.
🇬🇧 English
dangerous
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 危ない
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あぶない
Romaji Transcription: abunai
Example Sentences
この場所は危ないです。
このばしょはあぶないです。
This place is dangerous.
この動物は危ないです。
このどうぶつはあぶないです。
This animal is dangerous.
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What does the Japanese word "危ない" mean?▼
The Japanese word "危ない" means "dangerous" in English.
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The word "危ない" is read as "あぶない" (abunai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to dangerous situations or objects.".
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