N2
きょうい (kyōi)
脅威
threat, menace
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Something that poses danger or potential harm, often in a serious context like national security, environment, or technology. Can be a noun or used with となる (to naru).
📝 Example Sentences
サイバー攻撃は現代社会の大きな脅威となっている。
Cyber attacks are a major threat to modern society.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "脅威"!
温暖化は地球環境にとって深刻な_______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「温暖化」は「地球環境にとって深刻な脅威」となります。
English: Global warming is a serious 'threat' (脅威) to the global environment.
English: Global warming is a serious 'threat' (脅威) to the global environment.
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