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What is the Kanji for 'Dangerous'? | 危

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Dangerous', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Dangerous' is 危.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous

    Reading

    kunyomiあや

    aya

    あぶ

    abu

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Example Word

    危ない: dangerous. The Japanese adjective '危ない (あぶない)' primarily means 'dangerous'. It is used to describe situations, actions, or objects that pose a risk or threat. For example: that road is dangerous「その道は危ない」(そのみちはあぶない). It can also imply a sense of urgency or warning, such as 'be careful' or 'watch out'. For instance: watch out, it's dangerous!「危ない、気をつけて!」(あぶない、きをつけて!). Additionally, '危ない' can sometimes be used colloquially to describe something as 'risky' or 'precarious', like a risky bet「危ない賭け」(あぶないかけ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    757

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 㔾 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Wide, Spread out

Learn the Kanji

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What does 危 mean?

危 means 'Dangerous'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.