synonym Comparative
危険
VS
遭遇
Differences Between "危険" and "遭遇"
Option A
危険
Meaning
danger, dangerous
Reading
きけん (kiken)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
この場所は危険だから、入らないでください。
This place is dangerous, so please don't enter.
Option B
遭遇
Meaning
encounter (often unexpected or dangerous)
Reading
そうぐう (sōgū)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
山道で熊に遭遇した。
I encountered a bear on the mountain path.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(danger, dangerous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 危険: A na-adjective and a noun. It refers to a situation or thing that poses a risk or threat of harm. Often used for warnings (e.g., 危険!).
- 遭遇: Typically implies an unexpected meeting, often with something or someone unusual, difficult, or potentially dangerous. Can be used for both positive and negative encounters, but often carries a sense of surprise or challenge.
- 危険: A na-adjective and a noun. It refers to a situation or thing that poses a risk or threat of harm. Often used for warnings (e.g., 危険!).
- 遭遇: Typically implies an unexpected meeting, often with something or someone unusual, difficult, or potentially dangerous. Can be used for both positive and negative encounters, but often carries a sense of surprise or challenge.
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