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危
危 (readings: き, あぶ; Japanese kanji) means “danger”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 危険 (danger).
What does 危 mean?
| Kanji | 危 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | danger |
| Readings | き, あぶ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 危
危 is read き or あぶ depending on the word.
Example words with 危
| Example | 危険 (danger) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14