Japanese symbol for “jeopardize”
脅かす
おびやかす
Romaji: obiyakasu
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare
In Japanese, jeopardize is 脅かす, read おびやかす (obiyakasu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5s, vt to intimidate; to frighten; to scare
- v5s, vt to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger; to imperil
Written forms: 脅かす、劫かす. Readings: おびやかす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “jeopardize”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 危険にさらす | きけんにさらす kikennisarasu | to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 脅迫 | きょうはく kyouhaku | threat; menace; coercion |
| 脅威 | きょうい kyoui | threat; menace |
| 脅し | おどし odoshi | threat |
| 脅す | おどす odosu | to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing) |
| 脅かし | おどかし odokashi | threat |
See also: Chinese symbol for “jeopardize”.
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