怯える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 怯える
1
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
Examples
その音に赤ん坊はおびえた。
The noise frightened the baby.
Kanji in this Word
怯
8 strokes
Meanings
cowardice
wince
flinch
hesitate
waver
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひる.む
おびえ.る
おじる
おび.える
おそ.れる
脅
10 strokes
Frequency: 1183
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
threaten
coerce
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おびや.かす
おど.す
おど.かす
悸
11 strokes
Meanings
pulsate
shudder
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
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