Japanese Idiom · Intermediate
やばい (yabai)
wow / oh no
Pronunciation: ya-bai
Meaning
Slang — can mean awesome or terrible depending on tone.
Example
やばい、これ美味しい！
Wow, this is delicious!
Practice tips
- Practice やばい (yabai) 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 idiom is for intermediate-level learners.