How to say 'Risk' in Japanese | リスク

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The Japanese word for Risk is 'Risuku', written as リスク in Japanese.

word

リスク

Meaning

Risk

Reading

Risuku

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'リスク (りすく)' means 'risk'. This word is used to describe the possibility of loss, danger, or harm. It is often used in contexts related to business, finance, health, and everyday decision-making. For example: taking risks is important for growth「リスクを取ることは成長に重要だ」(りすくをとることはせいちょうにじゅうようだ). There is a risk of rain today「今日は雨のリスクがある」(きょうはあめのりすくがある). The word 'リスク' is a loanword from English, and its usage in Japanese closely mirrors its usage in English, making it relatively straightforward for learners to understand and use.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

2212

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word リスク

This word contains 3 Katakana characters :

katakana

リ

Reading

katakana

ス

Reading

katakana

ク

Reading

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'Risuku' means 'Risk' .

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