Meaning

Primary

Risky

Alternatives

Unsafe, Dangerous, Danger, Peril, Hazard

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Something that is dangerous and risky is probably pretty risky, dangerous, and unsafe.

Reading

きけん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 危険が生じる

    danger arises

    危険が高まる

    the risk increases

    危険がある

    there is danger

Context Sentences

まだ危険なじょうきょうだが、回ふくの希望はある。

It's still a risky situation, but there is hope for his recovery.

駅ではよく、「危険ですから黄色い線の内がわまでお下がりください」というアナウンスが流れています。

In stations, there is often an announcement that says, "It will be unsafe, so please stay behind the yellow line."

我が社が現在債務不履行の危険性に瀕しているのは真実だが、リスクを覚悟のうえで、信頼に基づいて行動し続けるしかないと思うんだ。

That's true that our company is at risk of defaulting on its loan, but I believe that we have to keep taking risks and acting based on our faith.

Kanji Composition