- i-adjective, usu. as 危ういところ dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger
- precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt; in jeopardy; uncertain; insecure; concerning; worrying
危うい
あやうい
dangerous
Meanings
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In sentences
彼は危うく車に引かれずにすんだ。 He narrowly escaped being run over. #108680
危うい所を助かった。 I had a narrow escape. #183602
彼は危うく死を免れた。 He narrowly escaped being killed. #108684
みんなの命が危ういんだ。 The fact is that everyone's life is at risk. #10990449
危うく溺れるところだった。 I came near to being drowned. #183598
彼は危うく事故で死をのがれた。 He barely missed being killed in the accident. #108683