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物騒 (ぶっそう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
dangerous ; unsettled ; insecure
Describes a situation, place, or atmosphere that feels unsafe, troubled, or likely to lead to trouble. Often used for social unrest, crime, or a general sense of insecurity.
この
辺あた
り
は
物ぶっ
騒そう
な
事じ
件けん
が
多おお
い
。
Lately, there have been many disturbing incidents around here.
Written forms 物ぶっ 騒そう Usage 94%
Standard kanji spelling; high priority.
ぶっそう Usage 6%
Kanji 騒 boisterous, make noise, clamor Similar words 危あぶ ない 危ない is a general i-adjective for immediate physical danger or risk. 物騒 focuses more on a troubled, insecure atmosphere or social situation.
不ふ 安あん 不安 is a noun/adjectival noun for personal anxiety or unease. 物騒 describes an external situation that feels unsafe or unsettled.
Etymology Compound of 物 (things, matters) and 騒 (noisy, turbulent). The combination suggests a state where things are disturbed or unsettled, leading to the modern sense of danger or insecurity.
