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VocabJLPT N2

(degree of) risk

Noun

Definitions

1. (degree of) risk
2. riskiness

Refers to the potential or degree of danger associated with something, similar to "risk" or "hazard" in English. It is often used in warnings or discussions about safety to describe how dangerous something could be.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you suddenly shout, there's a risk the dog will get spooked!

Sentence 2

What do you think poses the greatest risk?

Sentence 3

Instructions that vague are just going to confuse people on the ground!

Sentence 4

How high does the risk need to be before you decide to cancel?

Sentence 5

He laughed and said, "Even being right can be dangerous sometimes."