also: あぶねー · あっぶねー
危ない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 危ない | 危なくない |
| Polite | 危ないです | 危なくないですalso 危なくありません |
| Past polite | 危なかったです | 危なくなかったですalso 危なくありませんでした |
| Past | 危なかった | 危なくなかった |
| Te-form | 危なくて | 危なくなくて |
| Adverbial | 危なく | |
| Conditional | 危なければ | 危なくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 危なかったら | 危なくなかったら |
Describes a thing, place, action, or situation that may cause harm or loss. This is the basic physical or practical danger sense.
This bridge is old and dangerous.
夜に一人で歩くのは危ない。
It is dangerous to walk alone at night.
in danger; at risk; critical
Used when someone or something is already in a dangerous or critical state, such as a life, position, business, or situation being in jeopardy.
このままでは彼の命が危ない。
At this rate, his life is in danger.
売り上げが落ちて、会社の経営が危ない。
Sales have fallen, and the company's management is at risk.
uncertain; unreliable; unsteady
Less about immediate danger and more about instability, unreliability, or doubtful prospects. Common with memory, footing, chances, schedules, and similar uncertain matters.
祖父は最近、足元が危ない。
My grandfather has been unsteady on his feet lately.
このペースでは締め切りに間に合うかどうか危ない。
At this pace, it is doubtful whether we will make the deadline.
close call; narrow escape
Often appears as 危ないところだった, used after something nearly went wrong but was avoided.
危ないところだった。もう少しで車にひかれるところだった。
That was close. I was almost hit by a car.
look out!; watch out!; be careful!
A warning shouted when danger is immediate or about to happen. The kana or colloquial forms may appear in casual dialogue.
危ない！車が来る！
Watch out! A car is coming!
危ない、そこに触らないで！
Be careful, don't touch that!
If the surgery is delayed, the patient's life will be in danger.
I got lost in the mountains and had a dangerous experience.
The ground is slippery from the rain, so be careful.
I almost missed the train—that was a close call.
Look out! A car is coming!
act afraid; show fear; shrink from
timidly; nervously; with trepidation