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やばい
yabai
Description
「やばい」は、とてもいい時にも、とても悪い時にも使う言葉です。
"やばい" is a word used both when things are very good and very bad.
若い人がよく使いますが、少しカジュアルな言い方です。
Young people often use "やばい", but it is a somewhat casual expression.
Meanings
やばいyabai
dangerous, risky, in a bad situation
もう時間がない、やばい!
There's no time left, this is bad!
やばいyabai
awesome, amazing (slang, positive)
このケーキ、やばいおいしい!
This cake is insanely delicious!
やばいyabai
unbelievable, crazy (intense reaction)
あの映画、本当にやばかった。
That movie was really intense.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
Originally negative ("risky"), now also a positive slang intensifier; meaning depends heavily on tone and context.
- Register
Casual/slang; avoid in formal or business situations.
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