Translation of Japanese word "危険" to English
危険
きけん
[kiken]
IPA: /kiken/
Meaning
NounExposure to likely harm; risk of death or serious injury.
How to use
危険 (kiken) — 'danger / peril / hazardous'. な-adjective or noun. 危険な場所 — dangerous place. Antonym: 安全 (anzen).
🇬🇧 English
danger
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 危険
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きけん
Romaji Transcription: kiken
Example Sentences
この危険を避けるために、十分な注意を払います。
このきけんをひけるために、じゅうぶんのちゅういをはらいます。
We pay close attention to avoid this danger.
この危険は大きいです。
このきけんはおおきいです。
This danger is big.
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What does the Japanese word "危険" mean?▼
The Japanese word "危険" means "danger" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "危険"?▼
The word "危険" is read as "きけん" (kiken). 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: "To avoid danger".
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