N2
あやうい (ayaui)
危うい
dangerous; risky; narrow escape; precarious
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a situation or condition that is dangerous, precarious, or on the verge of something bad happening. Often used in expressions like 「危ういところで」 (by a narrow margin).
📝 Example Sentences
あと少しで事故になるところだった。危うい！
It was almost an accident. That was close!
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "危うい"!
その橋は老朽化が進み、今にも崩れそうなほど_______状態だった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 崩れそうな状況は「危うい」と表現します。
English: A situation on the verge of collapse is described as 'ayaui'.
English: A situation on the verge of collapse is described as 'ayaui'.
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