i-adjective
Colloquial adjective for a situation that is physically dangerous, risky, or likely to end badly. Often used as an exclamation.
この道は夜はやばいよ。
This road is dangerous at night.
やばい
Oh no, I forgot my homework!
i-adjective
Slang use for something of very poor quality, unpleasant, or disappointing. Stronger than まずい or ひどい in casual speech.
この映画、マジでやばかった。
This movie was seriously terrible.
あの店のサービス、やばくない？
Isn't the service at that shop awful?
i-adjective
Slang positive sense: extremely good, impressive, or exciting. Often used by younger speakers. Context and intonation distinguish it from the negative senses.
この曲、やばくない？めっちゃいい！
Isn't this song amazing? It's so good!
あの選手のプレーはやばいね。
That player's performance is incredible.
i-adjective
crazy; insane; extreme; unhinged
Slang for something or someone that is wildly unusual, extreme, or mentally off. Can describe a person's behavior, a situation, or an intense degree.
彼のファッションはいつもやばい。
His fashion is always crazy.
昨日のテスト、やばいほど難しかった。
Yesterday's test was insanely difficult.