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hazard in Japanese

hazard in Japanese is 危険, ハザード, リスク — hazard means a source of danger or risk of harm.

hazard in Japanese

危険
noun
Pronounced: kiken
The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. [from 16th c.]
ハザード
noun
Pronounced: hazādo
The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. [from 16th c.]
リスク
noun
Pronounced: risuku
The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. [from 16th c.]

What does "hazard" mean?

  1. noun A source of danger or risk of harm.
    "Loose wiring is a serious fire hazard."
  2. noun An obstacle on a golf course, such as a bunker or water feature.
    "His ball landed right in the water hazard on the ninth hole."
  3. verb To risk or venture something, or to make a guess.
    "I'll hazard a guess that we're already late."
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hazard in a sentence

  • Loose wiring is a serious fire hazard.
  • The icy pavement was a hazard for pedestrians.
  • His ball landed right in the water hazard on the ninth hole.
  • I'll hazard a guess that we're already late.

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What is "hazard" in Japanese?

"hazard" in Japanese is 危険, ハザード, リスク. hazard means: A source of danger or risk of harm.

How do you pronounce 危険?

"hazard" in Japanese is 危険, pronounced "kiken".

How do you use "hazard" in a sentence?

Example: "Loose wiring is a serious fire hazard." In Japanese, "hazard" is 危険, ハザード, リスク.

Are there other ways to say "hazard" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "hazard": 危険, ハザード, リスク.

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