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dangerous
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. dangerous
  2. 2. risky
  3. 3. awful
  4. 4. terrific
This informal い-adjective originally meant "dangerous" or "risky," but in modern slang it has expanded to express strong emotion, meaning something like "awesome," "incredible," or "terrible," depending on context. It is widely used among younger speakers and is very common in casual conversation. Be aware that it is too informal for polite or business settings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The wind is strong, so getting close to the water is risky.

Sentence 2

Taking a turn at that speed is seriously dangerous!

Sentence 3

She said, "That person's driving is genuinely terrifying."

Sentence 4

Once you lose someone's trust, it's really hard to get back.

Sentence 5

Saying that joke in front of your boss is a terrible idea!