危うい | Japanese meaning

うい【あやうい】

adjective (keiyoushi)

dangerous; in danger; facing imminent dangerusu. as 危ういところ
precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt; in jeopardy; uncertain; insecure; concerning; worrying

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dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger

This meaning of 危うい is used to describe a situation where there is a risk of harm or damage.

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His life is in danger.

わたれ渡れないない。。

That bridge is dangerous to cross.

precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt; in jeopardy; uncertain; insecure; concerning; worrying

This meaning of 危うい indicates a sense of uncertainty, insecurity, or concern.

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That plan is in a precarious state.

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Her future is uncertain.

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1. ぎょう業、、。。

I was almost deceived by a certain trader's sweet words into making a huge loss.

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2. 。。

I ran the risk of losing my job to help her.

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3. 。。

She almost drowned.

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4. 。。

She came near to drowning.

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5. 。。

He came near being run over by a car.

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6. 。。

She came very near being run over by a motorcar.

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7. きごう「きごう」。。

She was within an ace of saying "I don't know".

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8. 。。

She was nearly hit by a bicycle.

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9. 。。

He was nearly hit by the car while crossing the street.

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10. 、、。。

He is now in the hospital and his life is in the balance.

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11. 。。

He was almost drowned.

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12. 。。

He narrowly escaped being run over.

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13. 。。

He came near being hit by a car.

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14. 。。

He was nearly run over by a car.

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15. 。。

He barely missed being killed in the accident.

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16. 。。

He narrowly escaped being killed.

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17. 。。

He barely missed being killed.

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18. 。。

He escaped being run over by a hair's breadth.

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19. 。。

He almost lost vision in one of his eyes.

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20. 。。

He came near to being drowned in the river.

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うい【あやうい】

adjective (keiyoushi)

dangerous; in danger; facing imminent dangerusu. as 危ういところ
precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt; in jeopardy; uncertain; insecure; concerning; worrying

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