Lingaku恐れる【おそれる】
Frequency rank: 2,177.
- to fear; to be afraid of
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning expresses a sense of anxiety or apprehension regarding possible danger, harm, or negative outcomes. It can be used to describe both specific fears and general feelings of anxiety.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] fears [Situation]
[Person] fears [Change]
Generated related terms (experimental)
おそれる恐れる【おそれる】
To fear or be afraid of something; the act of experiencing fear in response to a perceived threat.
こわがる怖がる【こわがる】
To be frightened or scared of something; often used to describe a more childlike fear.
To worry or be anxious about something; a feeling of concern or unease.
おそれる畏れる【おそれる】
To revere or have a sense of fear and respect; often used in a more formal or spiritual context.
I revere God.
おくする臆する【おくする】
To be timid or to shy away from something; often implies a hesitation due to fear or cowardice.
Example sentences158 results
Every person who is alone is alone because they are afraid of others.