What does 危ない mean?
危ない is a Japanese noun meaning “dangerous, critical” in English. It can also be translated as “in danger, uncertain, close (call)” depending on context. It is written as 危ない in kanji, あぶない in hiragana, and abunai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
こんな夜更けに女の子の一人歩きは危ない。
It is not safe for a girl to go out by herself so late at night.
彼の命が危ない。
His life is in danger.
危ない空模様だ。
The weather is threatening.