Word details

恐るべき

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恐るべき.

Dictionary

Entry

恐るべきそるべ畏るべきFreq #8930
1

Noun or verb acting prenominally

terrible; terrifying; dreadful; horrible; horrifying; appalling

Examples
エイズウイルスの拡散は恐るべき速さで進んでいる。
The speed of the spread of AIDS is horrifyingly fast.
2

Noun or verb acting prenominally

astonishing; astounding; staggering; tremendous; awesome; enormous

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fear, dread, awe

10 strokesFrequency 878JLPT N2Grade 8

On

キョウ

Kun

おそ.れるおそ.るおそ.ろしいこわ.いこわ.がる

fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive

9 strokesFrequency 2,389Grade 8

On

Kun

おそ.れるかしこま.るかしこかしこ.し

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