No. 411 in Japanese
危険
Danger.
In a sentence
この橋は危険なので、渡らないでください。
This bridge is dangerous, so please do not cross it.
Here, the word '危険' is used as a noun to identify a state of danger associated with the bridge.
火山活動が危険性を高めています。
Volcanic activity is increasing the level of danger.
In this sentence, '危険' is part of the compound term '危険性,' which refers to the level or nature of danger.
彼は危険な状況でも冷静に対応できる。
He can remain calm and act appropriately even in dangerous situations.
In this example, '危険' is used as part of the na-adjective '危険な' to describe a dangerous situation.
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