Japanese Word · Beginner
一触即発
volatile, critical, dangerous, touch-and-go
Pronunciation: [iɕːo̞kɯ̟̊ so̞kɯ̟̊ha̠t͡sɨ]
Meaning
volatile, critical, dangerous, touch-and-go
Example
地元のマレーシアと、韓国からのメディアが、取材の“作法”をめぐり、一触即発の事態となっているのだ。現地の北朝鮮大使館前は、取材対象に感化されたかのように“無法”地帯化しており […]
A volatile situation has developed between Malaysia and South Korean media surrounding “propriety” in news gathering. The area in front of the North Korean embassy has become a lawless zone, as if inspired by the topic of media coverage […]
Practice tips
- Practice 一触即発 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.