危うい
あやうい
ayaui
VocabularyLevel 64 - JLPT N2

Meaning

dangerous

critical

Signification

dangereux

Critique

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

危うく事故に遭うところでした。

あやうくじこにあうところでした。

I narrowly avoided being in an accident.

J'ai failli avoir un accident.

彼の立場は非常に危うい状況だ。

かれのたちばはひじょうにあやういじょうきょうだ。

His position is in a very precarious situation.

Sa position est dans une situation très précaire.

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