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やべー

also: やべえ

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Meanings

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noun

dangerous; risky; oh no!

colloquial

Colloquial variant of ヤバい, used as an interjection or noun-like expression to indicate something is dangerous, bad, or alarming. Often used in casual speech among friends.

See also: ヤバい

やべー、財さい布ふ忘わすれた！
Oh no, I forgot my wallet!
あの道みちは夜よるはやべーよ。
That road is dangerous at night.

Written forms

やべえ
Alternative hiragana spelling with the same pronunciation.
ヤベー
Katakana spelling, often used for emphasis or in informal writing.

Similar words

ヤバい
Standard adjective form; やべー is a more casual, slangy variant with a similar meaning but used more as an exclamation or noun.

Etymology

Colloquial variant of ヤバい, with the final vowel elongated for emphasis. The exact origin of ヤバい is uncertain, but it has been used since the Edo period with meanings ranging from 'dangerous' to 'amazing'.