危険（きけん）
JLPT N3 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: danger / risk
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 危険で | きけんで |
| ta-form (past) | 危険だった | きけんだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 危険ではない | きけんではない |
Example sentences
- 夜の海は危険なので近づかない。 — The sea at night is dangerous, so I don't go near it.
- 危険を感じたら、すぐ逃げる。 — If you sense danger, run away immediately.
Antonyms
- 安全 (あんぜん) — safe
Related words
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