Vocab Info
N2 I-adjective
危ういdangerous, risky, hazardous, perilous, precarious, in danger, in jeopardy, critical, grave, at risk, uncertain, unreliable, insecure, unsteady, doubtful, close (i.e. a close call), narrow
Dictionary Definition
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I-adjective
1.
dangerous, in danger, facing imminent danger
usu. as 危ういところI-adjective
2.
precarious (situation), perilous (state, balance, etc.), in doubt, in jeopardy, uncertain, insecure, concerning, worrying
All Forms
危うい 【あやうい】
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危ういところを警察官が助けてくれました。
The police officer helped me in a dangerous situation.
部下がとても優秀なので、私の課長の位置が危ういです。
Because my subordinates are very excellent, my position as section chief is in jeopardy.
このままでは当選が危ういから、もっと選挙活動をしよう。
If things continue like this, our victory is at risk, so let's do more election campaigning.
政治家になるからには、この国の危うい経済状況を改善するつもりです。
Since I am becoming a politician, I intend to improve this country's precarious economic situation.
危うい状況から努力で抜け出すストーリーのこの映画には心を動かすものがある。
This movie with a story about escaping from a dangerous situation through hard work has something that moves the heart.
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