JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
危 — dangerous
- Reading
- キ・あぶ.ない・あや.うい・あや.ぶむ
- Meaning
- dangerous; fear; uneasy
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
危 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キ・あぶ.ない・あや.うい・あや.ぶむ and it means dangerous; fear; uneasy. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
危 appears in everyday japanese words such as 危害 (injury), 危機 (crisis) and 危険 (danger).
Japanese words containing 危
Frequently asked questions
What does 危 mean in Japanese?
危 means dangerous; fear; uneasy in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 危 read?
危 is read キ・あぶ.ない・あや.うい・あや.ぶむ. Reading it inside real words — 危害 and 危機 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 危 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 危 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 危 in a word?
A common word containing 危 is 危害 (きがい) — "injury". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 危 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 危 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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