No. 3,823 in Japanese
やばい
"やばい" means "dangerous, bad, or crazy," but is also used colloquially to mean "amazing" or "cool" depending on context.
In a sentence
この宿題、全然終わってなくてやばい。
This homework isn’t done. It’s terrible.
Here, 'やばい' expresses a sense of urgency or trouble, indicating a problematic situation.
彼の新しい曲、本当にやばいね。
His new song is truly amazing.
In this context, 'やばい' conveys an extremely positive reaction, meaning 'awesome' or 'impressive'.
あのパーティー、やばかった！
That party was wild!
For this usage, 'やばい' is describing an intense or exciting experience, signifying something extraordinary or memorable.
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