The chance that something bad might happen.
There is a risk of getting sick if you don't wash your hands.
手を洗わないと病気になるリスクがあります。
A person or thing that could cause danger or problems.
Leaving toys on the stairs is a safety risk for everyone.
階段におもちゃを置いておくことは、すべての人にとって安全上のリスクです。
A person or company that banks or insurance companies think might not pay back money.
People with many accidents are considered a high insurance risk.
事故が多い人は高い保険リスクと見なされます。
To put something important in danger of being lost or damaged.
He didn't want to risk his job by being late again.
彼はまた遅刻して仕事を失うリスクを冒したくありませんでした。
To do something that might cause you harm or trouble.
She didn't want to risk getting hurt by going out alone at night.
彼女は夜一人で出かけてけがをするリスクを冒したくありませんでした。
To try something even though it might not work or be a good idea.
They decided to risk asking for a day off even though the boss might say no.
上司が断るかもしれないけれど、彼らは休暇を申請するリスクを取ることに決めました。