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[き(危)·き(機)·いっ(一)·ぱつ(髪)]
kikiippatsu
expression, noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[き(危)·き(機)·いっ(一)·ぱつ(発)]
kikiippatsu
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English Meaning(s) for 危機一髪

expression, noun
  1. by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
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Definition and Synonyms for 危機一髪

Hang By A Thread depend on a small thing or be at risk
Synonyms: 危機一髪

Meanings for each kanji in 危機一髪

» dangerous; fear; uneasy
» mechanism; opportunity; occasion; machine; airplane
» one; one radical (no.1)
» hair of the head

Categories 危機一髪 is a member of

Depend be contingent upon (something that is elided)
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Sample Sentences for 危機一髪

That was a close shave.
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