危うい (Ayaui) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “dangerous, in danger, facing imminent danger, precarious (situation)”.
Meanings
- i-adjectivedangerous; in danger; facing imminent dangerusu. as 危ういところ
- i-adjectiveprecarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt; in jeopardy; uncertain; insecure
Examples
危うい所を助かった。
I had a narrow escape.
君子危うきに近寄らず。
Keep out of harm's way.
彼は危ういところで死なずにすんだ。
He barely missed being killed.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).