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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person on cliff. Dangerous state.
Symbolism
Danger, crisis, precarious. Represents threat and instability.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Calming anger
Component Breakdown
危=
厃㔾
厃 + 㔾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 危
危急ききゅうvu
危険きけんperil
危機ききcrisis
危惧きぐmisgivings
危篤きとくcritical condition
危ないあぶないrisky
Four-Character Compounds
危機一髪
ききいっぱつ
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go
危急存亡
ききゅうそんぼう
life-and-death matter; an emergency or crisis where survival is threatened
Proverbs & Idioms
危うきに近寄らず
あやうきにちかよらず
Stay away from danger
It is wise to avoid risky situations
Other kanji with the same meaning
“dangerous”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 危 mean in Japanese?
危 means dangerous, fear, uneasy.
How do you read 危?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: あぶ.ない、あや.うい、あや.ぶむ (abunai, ayaui, ayabumu).
How many strokes does 危 have?
危 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 卩 (seal).
Is 危 a good kanji for a tattoo?
危 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dangerous, fear, uneasy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.