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危険

kiken
noun★Beginner💡 danger
general

Danger; risk; peril

危険な場所に近づかないでください。

Please do not approach dangerous places.

その行動は危険を伴う。

That action involves danger.

💡

Often used to describe situations, places, or actions that pose a threat to safety.

Collocations

危険な場所dangerous place危険を冒すto take a risk危険性dangerousness

Synonyms

危ないリスク害

Antonyms

安全安全性

Related Phrases

危険を冒すphrase
to take a risk
危険を察知するphrase
to detect danger

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'危険' is often used in safety warnings and risk assessments.

⚡Gold Rule

Noun vs. Adjective

Use '危険' as a noun (e.g., '危険を避ける') or with 'な' as an adjective (e.g., '危険な場所').

📖Word Origin

Composed of '危' (danger) and '険' (precipice, danger), emphasizing risk or peril.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun or adjective. Often paired with 'な' to modify nouns.

Word Breakdown

危
danger
root
+
険
precipice, danger
root
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