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危

危 — dangerous, fear, uneasy

Learn the correct stroke order for 危 (dangerous), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 66 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あぶ.ないabunai、あや.ういayaui、あや.ぶむayabumu
Strokes6
Radical卩
Frequency#606
Meaningsdangerous, fear, uneasy

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

危害きがいinjury; harm; dangernoun
危機ききcrisis; critical situation; emergencynoun
危急ききゅうemergency; crisis; imminent dangernoun
危険きけんdanger; peril; hazardnoun
危篤きとくcritical condition; being on the verge of deathnoun
危惧きぐapprehension; misgivings; uneasinessnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 危 (dangerous) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 卩.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 危 is #606, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

危害きがい — injury; harm; danger
危機きき — crisis; critical situation; emergency
危急ききゅう — emergency; crisis; imminent danger

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 危 have?

The kanji 危 (dangerous) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 危?

危 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 危 mean?

危 means: dangerous, fear, uneasy. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: あぶ.ない, あや.うい, あや.ぶむ.

What JLPT level is 危?

危 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.