Definition of 恐れ (おそれ)

おそ

恐れ

おそれ

osore

JLPT N1

Common word

noun

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fear, horror, anxiety, concern, uneasiness, reverence

Related Kanji

恐	fear, dread, awe
虞	fear, uneasiness, anxiety, concern, expectation, consideration
畏	fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive
怖	dreadful, be frightened, fearful

Example sentences(showing 8 results)

じこ

さいはつ

Such an accident is likely to happen again

わたし

いのち

うしな

We were in danger of losing our lives

わたし

せいめい

きけん

うしな

We were in danger of losing our lives

ちい

こども

せいかつ

おそ

み

The lives of little children are full of fears

こや

とうかい

This hut is in danger of falling down

おまけに

、

じこ

おそ

おお

Also, there is a greater risk of accidents

かんきょうおせん

おそ

、

ひとびと

はつでんしょ

ちか

いえた

おも

Fear of pollution discouraged people from building homes near power plants

わくに

こくさいきょうそうりょく

ていか

おそ

おお

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