けん
Meanings
Adjective (な)
Noun
1. danger; peril; hazard
2. risk
Kanji used
dangerous
risky and steep
Pitch accent
けん
Top 700
Composed of
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
Used in vocabulary (38 in total)
riskiness; (level of) danger
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
Examples (144 in total)
Is it dangerous?
Fire is dangerous.
It's extremely dangerous.
Scorpions are dangerous.
This is too dangerous.
It's a very dangerous job.
Protect her from danger.
Is there any danger?
Fire is always dangerous.
He is fearless of danger.
He is aware of the danger.
I don't want to take risks.
I'm in danger, too.
There is no danger of an earthquake.
We protected ourselves against danger.
Don't put the company in danger.
I'd prefer to not take that risk.
Quick judgements are dangerous.
He underwent a risky operation.
Credit cards are useful but dangerous.
He exposed himself to danger.
The girl was aware of the danger.
She may not be aware of the danger.
There were no visible dangers.
That will put you in danger.
He was not aware of the danger.
A dog is sometimes a dangerous animal.
It's dangerous to climb this mountain.
It's dangerous to swim in this lake.
You're stepping into dangerous territory.
She is now in danger.
It's dangerous to walk around here at night.
It's dangerous to fool around with electricity.
It's dangerous to jump off a moving train.
Doctors warn us of a possible danger.
Sensing danger, he ran away.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
It's dangerous for a beginner to swim here.
We're in danger of losing our lives.
It's dangerous to walk on railway lines.
Lightning can be dangerous.
It is dangerous to jump onto a moving train.
Driving on an icy street is a dangerous business.
Fortunately, they escaped the danger.
Elephants are in danger of dying out.
Both of the means are dangerous.
It is dangerous to drink too much.
It's dangerous to mix these substances.
This part of the sea is deep and dangerous.
Dangerous driving should be punished.
Flying a kite can be dangerous.
It is a fact that smoking is a danger to health.
The pioneers met with many dangers.
Falling rocks present a danger to climbers.
Nuclear power plants are dangerous, not to mention nuclear weapons.
The red lamp lights up in case of danger.
Do you think it's dangerous to eat genetically modified food?
Iron Arm Atom protected the country from danger.
Do you consider hang gliding dangerous?
Don't let your children go to dangerous places.
He warned me of the danger.
We're in no danger now.
How did this dangerous state come about?
It is very dangerous for children to play on the street.
He saved me from danger.
Soldiers are used to danger.
He is sensible of the danger of his position.
This doesn't mean the danger has passed.
He remained calm even in the presence of danger.
Children should keep away from the danger.
The more danger, the more honor.
I think it's dangerous for you to drive a car.
It is dangerous for children to go out alone at night.
He succeeded in the face of great danger.
It's dangerous to expose babies to strong sunlight.
It is dangerous to ride a motorbike without a helmet.
It is dangerous for children to play in the street.
Those snakes are extremely dangerous.
That is how he got out of danger.
A soldier often has to confront danger.
It is dangerous for us to be out after eight o'clock.
How can you avoid the dangers of the Internet?
I think it's dangerous to walk alone at night.
The notice says, "Danger! 10,000 VOLTS."
Wounded bears are usually very dangerous.
If you go near a camel, you risk being bitten.
It is dangerous to fly in this heavy fog.
Our town ran into danger.
Skating on the pond is dangerous.
My parents objected to my traveling alone, saying it would be dangerous.
Tom Jackson is an extremely dangerous criminal.
It must be dangerous to swim in this rapid stream.
The Middle East is still called a powder keg.
The red flag indicated the presence of danger.
When they are in danger, they run away.
You shouldn't have gone to such a dangerous place.
We thought it dangerous for her to go alone.
This machine is most dangerous; don't touch it.
I think his life is in danger.
It is dangerous for children to play near this pond.
I think it's dangerous to climb a mountain on a day when it's stormy.
He kept calm in the face of the danger.
It is risky for you to go into that area alone.
This is a hazard to your health.
The captain assured us that there would be no danger.
She was aware of the danger of the frozen road.
There's a strong probability of a nuclear tragedy.
If planes are dangerous, cars are much more so.
Europe is more dangerous than I thought.
Sports can be dangerous if safety is ignored.
In the woods they found themselves in danger.
Bob went through many dangers during the war.
The busy road is a danger to small children.
He likes sports that have a touch of risk.
We tried to eliminate all danger beforehand.
Science can be dangerous when applied carelessly.
He is not such a man as to flinch from danger.
Only then did I see the danger we were in.
The divers can gather pearls with no danger.
We should have been fully aware of this risk all along.
We shouted in order to warn everyone of the danger.
We have to be ready to go through dangers there.
Excessive concern with safety can be dangerous.
They led me to believe that there was no danger.
The international community is issuing warnings regarding the nuclear threat in Japan.
These fragile items must be insured against all risks.
It is often pointed out that smoking is a danger to health.
We think it is very dangerous that you're climbing the mountain alone.
We were greatly relieved to find that the worst dangers were over.
He lived in the days when air travel was considered dangerous.
According to an expert, neither mountaineering nor skiing is dangerous.
Reynolds' blood pressure is dangerously high, especially when he's mad.
The most dangerous thing Tom ever tried to do was bungee jumping.
It's evident that human behaviour is more dangerous for the environment than radiation.
Don't worry about Tom. He isn't a threat.
That river is dangerous.
It's dangerous for you to cross the street when the light is red.
I think it's dangerous to swim in that river.
This river is dangerous to swim across.
This river is dangerous to swim in July.
I think it's dangerous for you to cross the river.
It's a very dangerous sport, where a slight mistake can lead to serious injury.
Nature provides other forms of protection against environmental dangers.
People who are prone to aggression can be dangerous.