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Kanji 恐

10 strokes

Meaning

fear, dread, awe

On'yomi
キョウ
Kun'yomi
おそれるおそるおそろしいこわいこわがる
Strokes
10
JLPT
N3
School grade
Secondary school
Kanken
4級
Frequency
#878 / 2500

Themes: Emotions & Feelings

Stroke order

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Words with 恐

  • 恐怖

    きょうふ

    fear, terror

    N3
  • 恐らく

    おそらく

    perhaps

    N3
  • 恐れる

    おそれる

    to fear, to be afraid of

    N3
  • 恐ろしい

    おそろしい

    terrible, dreadful

    N3
  • 恐縮

    きょうしゅく

    sorry to trouble

    N2
  • 恐れ

    おそれ

    fear, horror

    N1
  • 恐れ入る

    おそれいる

    to be filled with awe, to feel small

    N1

Example sentences

  • 恐おそれ入いります。

    Excuse me.

  • 恐おそれるな。

    Don't be afraid.

  • 彼かれは恐怖きょうふで青あおざめた。

    He turned pale with fear.

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