冒険

ぼうけん
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

An adventure or venture — going to unknown places or undertaking exciting, often voluntary experiences.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

夏休みに友達と山で小さな冒険をした。

During summer vacation I had a little adventure in the mountains with friends.

彼は世界一周の冒険に出ることを決めた。

He decided to set off on an around-the-world adventure.

子どもたちは庭で冒険ごっこをして遊んでいる。

The children are playing adventure games in the yard.

2

A risky venture or hazardous attempt — an undertaking unlikely to succeed that involves danger or high risk.

NounNa-AdjectiveIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

その新規事業は、よく調査せずに始めるとただの冒険に過ぎない。

That new business, if started without proper research, is nothing more than a risky venture.

資金が足りない状態で海外展開するのは冒険的だ。

Expanding overseas without enough funds is a risky move.

彼の計画は冒険心に富んでいるが、現実的とは言えない。

His plan is full of adventurous spirit, but it's not realistic.