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あやうい
Meanings
Adjective (い)
1. dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger
usu. as 危ういところ
2. precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt; in jeopardy; uncertain; insecure; concerning; worrying
Alt. forms
危あやうい
87%
あやうい
12%
Pitch accent
あ
やうい
あ
やう
い
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Used in: 766
Examples (10 in total)
I almost got hit by a truck.
He was almost drowned.
He was nearly run over by a car.
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