Dangerous in Japanese

"dangerous" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "dangerous". The most common choice is shown first.

危

Top pick

dangerous, fear, uneasy

Reading: ki

6 strokes · dark

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Where it comes from

Shape of person on cliff. Dangerous state.

What it carries

Danger, crisis, precarious. Represents threat and instability.

Related kanji for "dangerous"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for dangerous?

The most common kanji for "dangerous" is 危, read as ki. It means dangerous, fear, uneasy. Related kanji: 際 (dangerous).

How many strokes does 危 have?

危 has 6 strokes.