Shirabe
Common adjective (keiyoushi)
English jmdict
1
adjective (keiyoushi) dangerous;in danger;facing imminent danger
usu. as 危ういところ
I had a narrow escape.
2
adjective (keiyoushi) precarious (situation);perilous (state, balance, etc.);in doubt;in jeopardy;uncertain;insecure;concerning;worrying
He is now in the hospital and his life is in the balance.
Common Adverb
English jmdict
1
adverb (fukushi) barely;narrowly
2
adverb (fukushi) almost;nearly
We were nearly frozen to death.