Translation guide
Describes situations, actions, or investments with a high chance of loss, danger, or failure.
Describing something that involves a high probability of danger or failure.
The most direct and common way to say 'high-risk'. Literally 'risk is high'. Can be used in many contexts.
This investment is high-risk.
That surgery is said to be high-risk.
Loanword from English. Often used in financial or business contexts, but also in everyday speech.
high-risk, high-return investment
Emphasizes the high degree of danger. More formal than リスクが高い.
This area has a high risk of earthquakes.
Referring to people who are likely to engage in dangerous or problematic behavior.
Describing actions that are likely to lead to negative outcomes.
リスクが高い is more common in everyday and business contexts. 危険性が高い sounds more formal and emphasizes the inherent danger, often used in official reports or news.
This medicine has a high risk of side effects.
This area has a high risk of flooding.
Literally 'person requiring attention'. Used for suspicious or potentially dangerous individuals.
He is flagged as a high-risk individual.
Young people tend to engage in high-risk behavior.