Shirabe

危ういあやうい

Common adjective (keiyoushi)
English jmdict
1
adjective (keiyoushi) dangerous;in danger;facing imminent danger
usu. as 危ういところ
危うい所を助かった。
I had a narrow escape.
2
adjective (keiyoushi) precarious (situation);perilous (state, balance, etc.);in doubt;in jeopardy;uncertain;insecure;concerning;worrying
彼は今入院中で、生きられるかどうかは危うい状態だ。
He is now in the hospital and his life is in the balance.

危うくあやうく

Common Adverb
English jmdict
1
adverb (fukushi) barely;narrowly
2
adverb (fukushi) almost;nearly
我々はあやうく凍死するところだった。
We were nearly frozen to death.