danger, risk, safety
On'yomi (音読み)
- キ
- ギ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- あぶ.ない
- あや.うい
- あや.ぶ
About this kanji
The kanji 危 (ki) primarily means danger or risk. It is commonly used both in nouns and adjectives. For example, 危険 (きけん) means "danger," while 危うい (あやうい) translates to "dangerous." Another compound, 危機 (きき), means "crisis," highlighting a moment of peril. You may also come across 危険物 (きけんぶつ), which refers to "dangerous goods." This kanji is vital in contexts related to safety, so it’s worth remembering that its usage often alerts us to potential harm. In daily life, you might see it on warning signs, ensuring you stay cautious.
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Example sentences
危ない場所には近づかないで。
Don't go near dangerous places.
Meanings across languages
- English
- danger, risk, safety
- Tiếng Việt
- nguy hiểm, rủi ro, an toàn
- 日本語
- 危険, 危うい, 危ない
- 한국어
- 위험, 위기, 안전
- 中文
- 危险, 风险, 安全
- id
- bahaya, risiko, keamanan
- th
- อันตราย, ความเสี่ยง, ความปลอดภัย
- es
- peligro, riesgo, seguridad
- fr
- danger, risque, sécurité
- de
- Gefahr, Risiko, Sicherheit
- pt
- perigo, risco, segurança
Common compounds
- 危険きけんdanger, hazard
- 危ういあやういdangerous, risky
- 危機ききcrisis, emergency
- 危険物きけんぶつdangerous goods, hazardous materials
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