Meaning

Primary

Critical Condition

Alternatives

Critical Illness, On The Verge Of Death

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

If someone is so dangerous that they deliberately hurt you, you're going to end up in critical condition. This wasn't an accident, they knew what they were doing and they didn't miss. Now you're on the verge of death. Hold on, kiddo.

Reading

きとく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

父が危篤だという電話がありました。

There was a call saying dad was in critical condition.

Kanji Composition