noun
Baseball term: a runner is called safe. Opposite of アウト.
See also: アウト
判定はセーフ！ランナーは一塁に残った。
The call is safe! The runner stayed on first base.
Sports term: a ball lands inside the court or field of play. Opposite of アウト.
See also: イン
彼のショットはぎりぎりセーフだった。
His shot was just barely in.
na-adjective
safe; all right; OK; acceptable; in time
Everyday use: not in danger, within a limit, or meeting a minimum requirement. Often used when narrowly avoiding trouble or a deadline.
Antonyms: アウト
終電に間に合ってセーフだった。
I made the last train, so I was safe.
この点数なら合格はセーフだと思う。
With this score, I think passing is safe.