危うい
あやうい
ayaui
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 64 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

危うい (あやうい (ayaui)) means "critical · dangerous". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

critical · dangerous

Also : critical · dangerous · facing imminent danger

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 危うい (あやうい) means 'dangerous'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of dangerous.

Example Sentences

この本は危ういです。

このほんはあやういです。

This book is dangerous.

この本はとても危ういです。

このほんはとてもあやういです。

This book is very dangerous.

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