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Japanese slang
Crazy, awesome, bad, or dangerous. Very versatile for strong reactions
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Japanese
Formality
Informal.
やばい / Yabai means Crazy, awesome, bad, or dangerous. Very versatile for strong reactions. It is best read as japanese slang associated with Japanese.
"やばい / Yabai" means Crazy, awesome, bad, or dangerous. Very versatile for strong reactions. In Japanese, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Surprise or awkward pause; reaction to something unexpected
Asking whether something unbelievable is actually happening; streamer and meme phrasing
To lose emotional control and react dramatically or recklessly, often over something minor
Exclamation of surprise or strong approval, often about appearance; variant of goddamn
Extremely funny or interesting. "Honey" signifies something sweet/great
Soft affirmation, exasperation, or emphasis. A universal conversational particle
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