危うい

あやうい
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Being in imminent danger; a situation where danger is about to occur (often used as in 'it was a close call').

I-Adjective

Examples

電車のドアにバッグが挟まれて、危ういところだった。

My bag got caught in the train door— it was a close call.

橋の一部が壊れていて、渡るのは危うい。

Part of the bridge is broken, so crossing it is dangerous.

患者の容体は危ういと医師が説明した。

The doctor explained that the patient's condition is precarious.

2

Precarious or doubtful — a state or situation that is unstable, insecure, or uncertain and may fail.

I-Adjective

Examples

資金不足でプロジェクトの継続は危うい。

Due to lack of funds, the continuation of the project is precarious.

リーダーの不在で計画は危うい状況にある。

With the leader absent, the plan is in a precarious situation.

彼の説明は説得力に欠け、成功は危ういと思われた。

His explanation lacked persuasiveness, and success seemed doubtful.