日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningsfear, dread, awe
On'yomiキョウ
Kun'yomiおそ、おそ、おそ、こわ、こわ
Strokes10
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Fear / be afraid / hesitant

Compounds

  • probably, (most) likely, in all likelihood, I suspect

  • fear, horror, anxiety, concern

  • terrible, dreadful, terrifying, frightening

  • (Polite) "I'm much obliged" / "I'm sorry to trouble you", feeling (much) obliged, being (very) grateful, being thankful, feeling sorry (for troubling someone)

  • Thank you, excuse me (highly polite)

Example sentences

  • He shuddered at the terrible scene.

  • The speed of the spread of AIDS is horrifyingly fast.

  • The fury of the storm frightened the children.

  • Every person who is alone is alone because they are afraid of others.

  • I'm afraid of discord arising with my husband so I'm turning a blind eye to his mistress.

  • It's textbook horror: young men and women spending a night of terror in a secluded mansion.

  • At this rate, the risk is high that our country's competitive position will drop even further.

  • I'm ashamed to tell such a muddled story in this dreary, rainy season, but please bear with me for a while.