Japanese meaning of 危機一髪
Reading:
ききいっぱつ (kiki ippatsu)
English Translation:
A close call
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
The theme of barely escaping danger is familiar in Japanese culture through idioms and stories. Expressions about near-miss situations are common in media and conversation.
日本でも「間一髪」「九死に一生を得る」など、危険をギリギリで回避することを表す表現が豊富です。ドラマやニュース、日常会話でもよく登場します。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
“A close call” is a noun phrase. The word “call” here means a situation or judgment, not a telephone call.
Trap for English Speakers
Do not interpret “call” literally as a phone call. This expression refers to a narrow escape from danger or trouble.