危ない

あぶない

Dangerous; risky; lookout!

N5i-adjective·abunai

How to remember it

Hear the alarm in 'abu-nai'—'uh-oh, beware!' when danger suddenly looms.

Example sentences

  • 危ない!気をつけて。

    あぶない!きをつけて。

    Watch out! Be careful.

  • この道は夜危ないです。

    このみちはよるあぶないです。

    This road is dangerous at night.

Usage

Shouted as a warning; also means 'that was close!' after a narrow escape.

Related words

危険安全怪しい気をつける

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