がる【こわがる】

Frequency rank: 10,530. – 10,545.
    Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to be afraid of; to fear; to dread; to be nervous (about); to be shy (of)
Forms
  • がる【こわがる】Frequency rank: 10,530. – 10,545.
  • がる【こわがる】
  • こわがる
Generated word frames (experimental)
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] fears [Object]
The child fears dark places
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] is afraid of [Event]
He is afraid of the exam
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] fears [Situation]
She fears the new job
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Animal] is afraid of [Object]
The cat is afraid of the dog
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] fears [Emotion]
I fear heartbreak
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] is nervous about [Time]
He is nervous about the deadline
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to be afraid of; to fear; to dread; to be nervous (about); to be shy (of)
    2. This word is used to describe a feeling of fear or apprehension towards something. It can indicate physical fear, emotional anxiety, or shyness in social situations.
    He is afraid of dark places.
    She is nervous about speaking in front of people.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to be afraid of; to fear; to dread; to be nervous (about); to be shy (of)Don’t be afraidThe child is afraidBe afraid of somethingThe feeling of fearThe act of being afraidA fearful personality
Generated related terms (experimental)
【こわがる】
To be afraid of something or someone, often indicating a sense of dread or nervousness.
He is afraid of dark places.
【おそれる】
To fear or be apprehensive about something, often used in a broader sense than just being afraid.
She is afraid of failure.
【きんちょうする】
To feel nervous or tense, often in anticipation of an event or situation.
He is nervous before the presentation.
【ためらう】
To hesitate or to feel indecisive, often due to fear or uncertainty.
She is hesitant about the proposal.
【はずかしがる】
To be shy or embarrassed, often in social situations.
He is shy about speaking in front of people.
【だいたん】
Bold or daring, indicating a lack of fear in the face of danger or risk.
She is boldly tackling new challenges.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
  1. きごう:．.
Wiktionary
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