怯える【おびえる】
Frequency rank: 1,960. – 1,961.
- to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
Generated: This word is used to describe the act of becoming scared or frightened in Japanese.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] becomes frightened of [Object]
[Animal] becomes frightened of [Situation]
[Child] becomes frightened of [Experience]
[Person] becomes frightened of [Emotion]
She is frightened of failure
Generated related terms (experimental)
おびえる怯える【おびえる】
Refers to becoming frightened or scared, often due to a perceived threat or fear.
おそれる恐れる【おそれる】
Refers to fearing or being afraid of something, often used in a more serious or existential context.
おどろく驚く【おどろく】
Refers to being surprised or astonished, typically in response to unexpected events.
Refers to becoming tense or nervous, often in situations that may cause anxiety or fear.